Coronations at the Abbey
There have been 39 coronations at Westminster Abbey since 1066 and 40 monarchs crowned.
Explore articles, videos and resources about this historic ceremony.
A history of coronations
Find out about previous coronations, the kings and queens involved and the traditions of the ceremony.
History of coronations
Find out about this ancient ceremony, its meaning and significance.
Read a brief historyCoronations explained
Find out answers and explanations to a range of coronation questions and queries.
Coronation guideCoronation stories
A bat, a cat and sandwiches under the hat - each have had a role in coronations.
Discover each storySpotlight on Coronations
Discover the essential components of coronations past and present, guided by Abbey experts. These objects and spaces have played a key role in crowning new monarchs.
Explore the collectionCoronation Club
Explore Westminster Abbey, the coronation church for nearly 1,000 years, in our three online Coronation Club episodes for families.
Watch the filmsCoronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen
Find out about the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
News: The King and Queen crowned
Read moreCoronation news archive
See all articlesTheology of Monarchy lecture
Watch nowCoronation Collection
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