Coronation
A coronation is a ceremony that gives a monarch regal or royal power or recognizes that power. The power is symbolized by putting a crown on his or her head. We say that the monarch is "crowned" at the coronation.
The ritual with anointing may have a religious meaning. Coronations are not as common now as in the past, although in some countries such as Great Britain it is still normal to hold the ceremony to install a new king or queen.
Coronation Media
The coronation of Charles VII of France (1429), detail of the painting Jeanne d'Arc (1886–1890) by Jules Eugène Lenepveu
Miniature of Charlemagne crowned emperor by Pope Leo III, from Chroniques de France ou de Saint Denis, vol. 1; France, second quarter of 14th century.
Roger II of Sicily receiving his crown directly from Jesus Christ, mosaic from Martorana, Palermo
An ancient coronation from the Indian subcontinent
The coronation of King Demetrius I of Georgia by the angels, 12th century.
The coronation of Emperor Rajendra I by Shiva and Parvati, 1014 CE.
The coronation of Napoleon, in the Cathedral of Notre Dame on 2 December 1804, by Jacques-Louis David
Coronation of Philip, son of King Louis VII of France, as junior king
Mounted Band of The Scots Greys, Coronation Parade, 1937 by Harry Greville Wood Irwin. Painted in 1937, depicting the Coronation of King George VI of the United Kingdom.
Coronation of Pepin the Short
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