Interviews
National Archives
Discover more about the history of the Coronation Rolls from National Archives Historians.
Alison Strachan - Shepherds, Sangorski & Sutcliffe (bookbinders)
Discover how King Charles’ Coronation Roll was created.
Archbishop Justin Welby - Part 1
Hear Justin Welby speak about the preparations for the Coronation.
Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden
The Deputy Prime Minister talks about the planning and delivery of the Coronation.
Antonia Romeo - Clerk of the Crown
Find out about Clerk of the Crown Antonia Romeo’s experience of writing the Coronation Roll.
David White, Garter King of Arms
Garter Principal King of Arms David White talks about his experiences of the Accession Proclamation and the Coronation.
Dr Susan Kay-Williams - Royal School of Needlework
Hear from the Royal School of Needlework on how they created their special coronation projects.
Duke of Norfolk - Earl Marshal
The Earl Marshal talks about the planning of the Coronation and the ceremony itself.
Brigadier Andrew Jackson
Keeper of the Jewel House Andrew Jackson talks about the ceremony.
Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP - Lord President of the Council
Lord President of the Council talks about her role in the Coronation.
The Baroness Benjamin
Floella Benjamin talks about her role in The King’s Procession.
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu
Dame Elizabeth speaks about carrying the Orb in the King's Procession.
General Sir Gordon Messenger - Lord High Steward
General Sir Gordon Messenger talks about his role as Lord High Steward of England on Coronation Day.
Mark Appleby - Crown Jeweller
Hear from Mark Appleby, the Crown Jeweller, about restoring the Crown Jewels for the Coronation.
Sarah Clarke - Lady Usher of the Black Rod
Black Rod talks about her role in the Coronation.
Archbishop Justin Welby - part 2
The Archbishop of Canterbury talks about his experiences of the day.
The Lord Kamall
Lord Kamall reflects on his role in the presentation of the regalia.
The Baroness Merron
Baroness Merron talks about presenting the Robe Royal.
Videos
The Principal Proclamation
Procession of The King and The Queen into Westminster Abbey
Procession of The King and Queen into Westminster Abbey
The Greeting and Introduction
Samuel Strachan gives the Greeting to His Majesty The King at the start of the Coronation
The Recognition
The King is Presented to the four corners of the Abbey as Sovereign.
Presentation of the Holy Bible and Oath Taking
The King takes the Oath and the Accession Declaration.
The Anointing of The King
The King is anointed in the most sacred part of the Ceremony
The Presentation of The Spurs
The Presentation of The Spurs
The Presentation of The Swords
The Presentation of The Swords
The Presentation of the Armills
Presentation of the Armills
The Presentation of the Robe Royal and Stole
The Presentation of the Robe Royal and Stole
The Presentation of the Orb
The Presentation of the Orb
The Presentation of The Ring
The Presentation of The Ring
The Presentation of the Glove
The Presentation of the Glove by Lord Singh
The Presentation of the Sceptre and Rod
Presentation of the Sceptre with the Cross and the Rod with the Dove
The Crowning of the King
The Crowning of The King
The Enthroning
The Enthroning
The Homage of The Prince of Wales
The Homage of The Prince of Wales
The Coronation of The Queen
The Coronation of The Queen
The Recession
The Recession
The Greeting of Faith Leaders and Representatives
The Greeting of Faith Leaders and Representatives