From music that's featured in every coronation since 1727, to the traditional way the day ends, here are some little-known facts about the coronation.
Charles stands between the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret at Westminster Abbey on his mother's coronation day in 1953After the Queen's coronation, a medal was given to more than 120,000 people, including royals, government officials and members of the army, air force, navy and police., he may opt to give it to fewer people.
The Queen Consort - who will be known simply as Queen Camilla after the crowning ceremony - and the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children are likely to join him.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerThe new monarch has traditionally been presented with gold ingots during the ceremony - however, it is one of the rituals likely to be axed by the King to make the ceremony reflect modern times and the economic climate.
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