King Charles III’s coronation: 7 Christian elements to look for

Britain's King Charles III wearing the Imperial state Crown carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey after the Coronation Ceremonies in central London on May 6, 2023. - The set-piece coronation is the first in Britain in 70 years, and only the second in history to be televised. Charles will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central London church since King William I in 1066. Outside the U.K., he is also king of 14 other Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. | BEN STANSALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

At King Charles III's coronation on Saturday, U.K. citizens will be asked to pledge their loyalty to the new monarch as spectators from across the globe observe the grandeur and ceremonial proceedings, which will incorporate several Christian elements.

As Westminster Abbey hosts the first coronation service in 70 years, Charles will formally be crowned in a grand and spiritual ceremony in front of dignitaries from around the world and millions watching from home.

The coronation ceremony is not just about the act of placing a crown upon the ruler’s head, but it also embodies a symbolic union of the monarchy, Church and state in a sacred ritual where the sovereign pledges commitment to both the divine and the nation.

Here are seven Christian elements to look for during the ceremony.

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