EPISODE · Apr 27, 2023 · 1H 12M
Episode 212 - Crowning glory: a history of coronations
from The English Heritage Podcast · host English Heritage
As the nation celebrates King Charles III’s coronation, we’re joined by English Heritage’s head historic properties curator Jeremy Ashbee and senior properties historian Steven Brindle to look back at the long and colourful history of royal coronations. Discover who was the first English monarch to be formally crowned, how the ceremony, regalia and anthems have changed over time, and the previous coronations where things didn’t quite go according to plan. To learn more about our kings and queens through history, please go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/monarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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As the nation celebrates King Charles III’s coronation, we’re joined by English Heritage’s head historic properties curator Jeremy Ashbee and senior properties historian Steven Brindle to look back at the long and colourful history of royal coronations. Discover who was the first English monarch to be formally crowned, how the ceremony, regalia and anthems have changed over time, and the previous coronations where things didn’t quite go according to plan. To learn more about our kings and queens through history, please go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/monarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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