Iain Greenshields, moderator of the Church of Scotland’s general assembly, gave the monarch the Coronation Bible following the Recognition. The Church of Scotland regards the Bible as the “royal law” by which to rule.
The Church of England “will seek to foster an environment in which people of all faiths may live freely,” the Archbishop of Canterbury said, acknowledging the diversity of religions practiced in the United Kingdom.
Welby then gave the Coronation Oath, which is required by law.
King Charles was questioned by the Archbishop about his commitment to upholding the law and the Church of England while in power.
The King promised to “perform and keep” those vows as he laid his hand on the Holy Gospel.
He also takes a second oath – the Accession Declaration Oath – stating that he is a “faithful Protestant”.
King Charles and Queen Camilla had the Abbey to the choral music for today’s ceremony was performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey.
The coronation anthem was written by Hubert Parry for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902 and sung at all coronations since then.
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The music performance was augmented by the Choir of His Majesty’s Chapel Royal, St. James’ Palace; choristers from Methodist College, Belfast; the Choir of Truro Cathedral and an octet from the Monteverdi Choir.
Parry incorporated a set of “vivats” – traditional Latin acclamations for the new monarch – into his piece, which must be rewritten for each coronation.
Today we hear the King’s Scholars of the prestigious Westminster School in London, singing Vivat Regina Camilla! Vivat Rex Carolus! (Long live Queen Camilla! Long live King Charles!).
The King and Queen had arrived at Westminster Abbey to mark the start of his historic coronation ceremony in just moments away.
As King Charles nears Westminster Abbey, several senior members of the royal family have entered the venue.
His siblings — Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince Andrew — have all taken their seats.
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