Sceptre with the Cross — The Sceptre with the Cross, also known as the St Edward s Sceptre, the Sovereign s Sceptre or the Royal Sceptre, is a sceptre of the British Crown Jewels. It was originally made for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661. In 1905, it was… … Wikipedia
Sceptre — A sceptre or scepter is a symbolic ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch, a prominent item of royal regalia. While some sceptres resemble a mace, their use is quite different.AntiquityA rod or staff has long represented authority. The sceptre … Wikipedia
Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom — This article is about the Crown Jewels of England, and those added since the Union of the Crowns in 1603. For the Scottish Crown Jewels, see Honours of Scotland. For the Welsh Crown Jewels, see Honours of Wales. Coronation Chair and Regalia of… … Wikipedia
Coronation of the British monarch — British coronations are held in Westminster Abbey. The coronation of the British monarch is a ceremony (specifically, initiation rite) in which the monarch of the United Kingdom is formally crowned and invested with regalia. It corresponds to… … Wikipedia
List of people involved in coronations of the British monarch — Below is a list of people involved in coronations of the British monarch:tandard BearersAustralia*1911: Henry Northcote, 1st Baron Northcote *1937: Stanley Bruce *1953: Sir Thomas WhiteCanada*1911: John Hamilton Gordon, 7th Earl of Aberdeen *1937 … Wikipedia
The Birds (play) — The Birds Rider and birds Laconian calyx ca. 540 B.C. The Dramatis Personae in ancient comedy depends on interpretation of textual evidence.[1] This list is developed from D.Barrett s translation.[2 … Wikipedia
Honours of the Principality of Wales — A former coronet of the Prince of Wales[citation needed] The Honours of the Principality of Wales are the Crown Jewels used at the investiture of Princes of Wales. They include a c … Wikipedia
Cult of the Holy Spirit — A symbol of the faith: the dove of the Holy Spirit, as seen on one of the standards carried in ritual processions The Cult of the Holy Spirit (Portuguese: Culto do Divino Espírito Santo) is a religious sub culture, inspired by Christian… … Wikipedia
Coronation of the French monarch — Coronation of Louis VIII of France and Blanche of Castile at Reims in 1223; a miniature from the Grandes Chroniques de France, circa 1450. The accession of the King of France was legitimated by coronation … Wikipedia
History of the English penny (c. 600-1066) — After Rome: prelude to the Anglo Saxon coinageAt the end of the fourth century, the Roman provinces of Britain were still part of a vibrant and quite efficient economic and monetary system that stretched over the whole Roman world. Precious metal … Wikipedia
