As many before his have done, King Charles' coronation will feature a medieval oath, a holy oil poured on to a 12th Century spoon ... Does such an event hold the significance it once did and ...

The ampulla, shaped like an eagle, holds the consecrated oil with which the monarch is anointed. It was made for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661. Unlike the regalia that had to be remade in ...

It is also the only country in Europe to hold a lavish coronation ... Spoon, and the Archbishop is anointing Charles on the hands, chest and head. It is inspired by the biblical anointing of King ...

According to Rabbi Nicky Liss, head of the Highgate Synagogue, Charles ... hold ceremonies and services of their own to honor the king, but a week later — so their members can watch the ...