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| Coronation cross will include 'crucifixion relics' | |
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| King Charles put a hallmark on the silver cross which will lead the coronation procession | King Charles put a hallmark on the silver cross which will lead the coronation procession |
| Fragments said to be from the cross on which Jesus was crucified will be included in a newly made Cross of Wales used at the head of the coronation procession in Westminster Abbey. | Fragments said to be from the cross on which Jesus was crucified will be included in a newly made Cross of Wales used at the head of the coronation procession in Westminster Abbey. |
| The relics of what is known as the True Cross were given to King Charles by Pope Francis, as a coronation gift. | The relics of what is known as the True Cross were given to King Charles by Pope Francis, as a coronation gift. |
| The cross uses Welsh materials such as slate, reclaimed wood, and silver from the Royal Mint in Llantrisant. | The cross uses Welsh materials such as slate, reclaimed wood, and silver from the Royal Mint in Llantrisant. |
| King Charles hammered the hallmark onto the silver used in the cross. | King Charles hammered the hallmark onto the silver used in the cross. |
| The announcement about the new cross is a reminder that, alongside the pomp and pageantry, the coronation on 6 May will be a religious ceremony. | The announcement about the new cross is a reminder that, alongside the pomp and pageantry, the coronation on 6 May will be a religious ceremony. |
| Fragments of the True Cross are set in the silver cross | Fragments of the True Cross are set in the silver cross |
| The cross, made by silversmith Michael Lloyd, is inscribed with the words of St David, patron saint of Wales. It is a gift from the King to the Church in Wales. | The cross, made by silversmith Michael Lloyd, is inscribed with the words of St David, patron saint of Wales. It is a gift from the King to the Church in Wales. |
| The coronation will be an Anglican service, but the prominent inclusion of a gift from the head of the Roman Catholic church reflects how other denominations and faiths will be represented. | The coronation will be an Anglican service, but the prominent inclusion of a gift from the head of the Roman Catholic church reflects how other denominations and faiths will be represented. |
| What do we know about the coronation so far? | What do we know about the coronation so far? |
| Coronation anointing oil will be animal free | Coronation anointing oil will be animal free |
| Prince Harry to attend coronation without Meghan | Prince Harry to attend coronation without Meghan |
| Set into the silver cross will be two small wooden shards, originating from what is claimed to be the cross on which Jesus was crucified. | Set into the silver cross will be two small wooden shards, originating from what is claimed to be the cross on which Jesus was crucified. |
| Such relics of the True Cross have been venerated for centuries, with pilgrimages made to churches where they are held. | Such relics of the True Cross have been venerated for centuries, with pilgrimages made to churches where they are held. |
| The design includes the words of St David, patron saint of Wales | The design includes the words of St David, patron saint of Wales |
| There has also been long-standing scepticism about the volume and authenticity of such relics and whether they could all come from a single cross. | There has also been long-standing scepticism about the volume and authenticity of such relics and whether they could all come from a single cross. |
| Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who is conducting the service on 6 May, has highlighted how the heart of the coronation is a religious ceremony, likening it to the ordination of a priest. | Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who is conducting the service on 6 May, has highlighted how the heart of the coronation is a religious ceremony, likening it to the ordination of a priest. |
| In a newly-published official souvenir programme, the archbishop says that in the middle of all the "magnificence and pomp" is a moment of "stillness and simplicity" when the King is anointed with holy oil. | In a newly-published official souvenir programme, the archbishop says that in the middle of all the "magnificence and pomp" is a moment of "stillness and simplicity" when the King is anointed with holy oil. |
| The archbishop says the anointing will see the King in a simple white shirt, rather than "robes of status" and he says the King will be "in the full knowledge that the task is difficult and he needs help". | The archbishop says the anointing will see the King in a simple white shirt, rather than "robes of status" and he says the King will be "in the full knowledge that the task is difficult and he needs help". |
| This is a moment not previously seen by the public, and did not form part of the television coverage at the coronation of the late Queen Elizabeth in 1953. | This is a moment not previously seen by the public, and did not form part of the television coverage at the coronation of the late Queen Elizabeth in 1953. |
| There has been speculation about whether or not it will be visible for next month's ceremony, but current expectations suggests it will remain a private moment in the coronation proceedings. | There has been speculation about whether or not it will be visible for next month's ceremony, but current expectations suggests it will remain a private moment in the coronation proceedings. |
| Alongside some opposition to the coronation from anti-monarchy groups, a survey on Tuesday raised questions about the level of support for public funding of the occasion. | Alongside some opposition to the coronation from anti-monarchy groups, a survey on Tuesday raised questions about the level of support for public funding of the occasion. |
| The coronation is a state event, but a YouGov poll of 4,000 adults found that 51% were against the government paying for it, compared with 32% who supported state-funding, with the rest saying they "didn't know". | The coronation is a state event, but a YouGov poll of 4,000 adults found that 51% were against the government paying for it, compared with 32% who supported state-funding, with the rest saying they "didn't know". |
| Among 18-24 year olds, 62% thought the government should not fund the coronation. | Among 18-24 year olds, 62% thought the government should not fund the coronation. |
| The amount that it will cost the government will not be revealed until after the event. | The amount that it will cost the government will not be revealed until after the event. |
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| Coronation of King Charles III | Coronation of King Charles III |
| Pope Francis | Pope Francis |
| Westminster Abbey | Westminster Abbey |
| King Charles III | King Charles III |