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Royal Editor Robert Jobson sets the scene for the 40th Westminster Abbey coronation since 1066 and the biggest state occasion since the Queen was crowned

Nearly 30 years ago, the then-Prince Charles indicated that as king he wanted not just to inherit the monarch’s traditional title of “defender of the faith”, but also to be a “defender of faith”. The monarch swears oaths of commitment to Protestantism and as supreme governor of the Church of…

There are five main elements to the day's events

This weekend’s coronation ceremony formally invests the monarch with their regnal powers – but King Charles III has been doing the job since he was proclaimed king in September 2022. So what does a monarch actually do?

Scotland is holding a procession and national service of thanksgiving for the King today in what has been dubbed his “Scottish coronation”.

The crowning ceremony will be a deeply Christian affair. Will it be at odds with king’s desire to reflect UK’s religious diversity?

The complete order of service was published by the Church of England on Saturday, April 29, before the historic event at Westminster Abbey

The main elements are the Recognition; the Oath; the Anointing; the Investiture and Crowning; and the Enthronement and Homage.

King Charles III is the first British monarch who has previously had a civil marriage and a civil divorce.

At a time when religion is fueling tensions around the world, King Charles III is trying to bridge the differences between the faith groups that make up Britain’s increasingly diverse society

Whether you're a monarchist or republican it's hard to escape the coronation of King Charles III. Here's what you need to know.