Coronation of George V ceremony of atonement
Introducing the most important part of the ceremony, the anointing. The King's robe been removed by Lord Great Chamberlain, the King sat in the ancient Chair of St Edward. Four knights of Garter held a rich canopy over him. The Dean of Westminister brought the eagle-shaped Ampulla, containing the oil and the spoon, and with it the archbishop anointed the King in the form of a cross, on the crown of the head, and on the palms of both hands
Picture No
10724375
Media ID
46089386
Size
3899px x 5267px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Illustration by Arthur Garratt in The Graphic Coronation Number', 27 June 1911, page 22
Date
22 June 1911
