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Elizabeth II's anointing

coronation mantel of King Roger II of Sicily

Elizabeth II: coronation

Queen Victoria's coronation

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coronation: References & Edit History

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Assorted References

association with coronet
- In coronet
coronation of Elizabeth II
- In coronation of Elizabeth II
development of constitutional government
- In constitution: Influence of the church
importance of Saint Edward’s Crown
- In St. Edward’s Crown
role of Louis I the Pious
- In France: Louis I
significance to sacred kingship
- In sacred kingship: Forms and types of sacred legitimation of kings
use of ritualistic objects
- In ceremonial object: Objects used in temple, state, and private ceremonies

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The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Gloria Lotha

Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Links and photos added.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Oct 12, 2023
	Invalidated site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Coronation.	Gloria Lotha	Sep 20, 2022
	Added new Web site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Coronation.	Gloria Lotha	Sep 26, 2007
	Article revised.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Oct 25, 2002
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998