The Coronation put the Church of England front and centre of national life once again
But what of the future of an institution with as rich and complicated a history?
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But what of the future of an institution with as rich and complicated a history?
Charles looked at times humbled – by the resounding choruses, all those dear friends in the Abbey and the daunting inevitability of this day. But he rose to the occasion.
We are not only ceremonially crowning and anointing our Sovereign, we are also celebrating our nation and its wider relationships.
Lucy speaks to royal historian and author Dr Tessa Dunlop, about the coronation, whether it is happening at the wrong time, and whether it will boost UK influence abroad.Â
The difference in coronation mood seventy years on seems to fit with what we know of the exasperated demeanour of the new King.
Expect a shortage of American presidents, a national deficit of bell ringers and even a shortage of royals themselves.
The monarchy will be more damaged if there is a half-crowning. The best street parties during the Queen’s coronation were those celebrated in the East End slums.
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