King Charles III is, quite literally, a born ruler.
We’ll also see some unexpected touches among the age-old rituals.
Here’s just a taste of what we can expect.
Among the flowers expected to feature prominently on the big day are delphiniums.
Also known as Lady’s Mantle, it’s a ground-cover plant that sprouts small, star-shaped green flowers.
Among them is the anointing ceremony, a religious ritual that goes back centuries.
PerPremier Christianity, anointing a king or queen with holy oil represents God’s blessing and grace.
The anointing will come in the middle of the ceremony, right before the crowning.
Yet another remarkable artifact will be featured at the beginning of the ceremony.
The chrism oil that will be used during King Charles' coronation has a special connection to his family.
But his oil is also notable for what itdoesn’tcontain.
If you want to try it yourself, the royal recipe ishere.
Some royal watchers onInstagramare wrinkling their noses at the thought of beans being included.
It seems so appropriate to the moment in the Coronation service."
