For over 700 years, the Coronation Chair has been integral to marking the beginning of a new monarch's reign, providing a centerpiece for the crowning of royals like Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and ...

Uncover the history behind a chair that has taken centre stage in coronations for over 700 years. Why does it matter where the monarch sits during their coronation? Watch Dr Susan Jenkins, Curator, ...

At the actual moment of crowning, Mary was on the coronation chair, it was placed on a platform and the Crown Imperial was put onto her head. The coronation service was a full Catholic mass.

Ms Mordaunt said the most poignant moments of the service for her were when the King was seated in the Coronation Chair, being anointed and then when he was given the regalia. “There was this ...

About 60,000 sandbags were used to protect immoveable royal and medieval tombs. The Coronation Chair was sent for safety to Gloucester Cathedral and the Coronation Stone was buried secretly within the ...

The coronation chair was built in around 1300 to house the Stone of Destiny, also known as the Stone of Scone. It might sound like something out of a Marvel film, but in fact, it is a 336-pound ...

Image caption, King Edward's Chair has become a tourist attraction at Westminster Abbey. Also known as the Coronation Chair, it is carved from oak and dates back to a point between 1297 and 1300 ...

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They argue an open contest is needed, not a coronation. Walz’s endorsement of Richard Carlbom came just as Martin won his bid for Democratic National Committee chair, an announcement that ...