Spotlight on coronations

Spotlight on coronations

Coronations have taken place at Westminster Abbey for nearly 1,000 years. Discover the key objects and spaces that are essential to coronations past and presented, guided by experts from Westminster Abbey.

Let’s start with the basics. What happens at a coronation and why do they take place at Westminster Abbey? Watch this short introduction to coronations to get you up to speed.

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Spotlight on coronations: An introduction

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Coronation Theatre

Coronation Theatre

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The Liber Regalis

The Liber Regalis

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Keep checking back in the months leading up to His Majesty King Charles III's coronation as more objects and spaces will be added for you to explore.

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Visit Westminster Abbey and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries in real life to explore the objects and spaces which feature in coronations.

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Spotlight on coronations

Spotlight on coronations

Discover the key objects and spaces that are essential to coronations past and present, guided by experts from Westminster Abbey, which will be added to in the months leading up to His Majesty King Charles III's coronation.

 

Explore today
Spotlight on coronations

Spotlight on coronations

Discover the key objects and spaces that are essential to coronations past and present, guided by experts from Westminster Abbey, which will be added to in the months leading up to His Majesty King Charles III's coronation.

Explore today