Secrets of the Royal Traditions: Season 1, Episode 3

1 - 3: Coronations

Nothing showcases the traditions at the heart of the Royal Family like a coronation and King Charles's spectacular ceremony at Westminster Abbey in 2023 showed the world the thousands of years of rituals and customs that play a crucial role in the crowning of a new monarch. This edition investigate the origins of these traditions to discover that some of the most sacred elements of coronations date back to biblical times, and also explores other traditions that have been passed down through generations, including Trooping the Colour.