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The coronation ceremony will be an event steeped in history and tradition, with the clergy playing a central and indispensable role.
Led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior bishops of the Church of England, the Dean of Westminster, and other clergy members of Westminster Abbey, their presence ensures that the service adheres to the Church's customs while representing the Christian faith.
The clergy's involvement underscores the enduring connection between the monarchy and the Church.
As a public event, their participation demonstrates support for the new monarch while symbolising the continuity of the monarchy's religious foundation.
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will present the Bible to King Charles, as he swears the Coronation Oath and the Accession Declaration Oath, both vital components of the coronation ceremony.
In a display of reverence and humility, the King will be divested of his robe of state and will pray at the high altar.
Following a prayer of thanksgiving for the Holy Oil, the king will be anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, assisted by the Dean of Westminster and the Archbishop of York.
The anointing symbolises the divine authority conferred upon the monarch, further emphasising the sacred relationship between the Crown and the Church.
The clergy's role in the coronation proceedings is a testament to the deep-rooted connection between the monarchy and the Church, as they come together to celebrate and uphold the sanctity of this momentous occasion.
Milestones on the road to union
1970
October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar.
December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.
1971
March 1: Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.
July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.
July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.
August 6: The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.
August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.
September 3: Qatar becomes independent.
November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.
November 29: At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.
November 30: Despite a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa.
November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties
December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.
December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.
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