What do they use to anoint the King’s head in the coronation?
THE anointing of King Charles is the most sacred part of the coronation ceremony.
But what is do they use you ask? Here's everything you need to know.
What do they use to anoint King Charles?
At the coronation of King Charles on May 6, the Archbishop of Canterbury will be the one to anoint the King.
According to the Royal Collection Trust, the Archbishop will pour holy oil from the vessel (Ampulla) into a silver-gilt spoon with an oval bowl.
He will then dip his fingers into the holy oil and anoint the sovereign on the hands, breasts and head.
The holy oil that's used to anoint King Charles was cby the Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, and the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, The Most Reverend Hosam Naoum.
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The special liquid is called chrism oil and was created using olives from two groves on the Mount of Olives, one at the Monastery of Mary Magdalene which is the burial place of Prince Philip’s mother, Princess Alice of Greece.
It has also been perfumed with essential oils including sesame, rose, jasmine, cinnamon, and orange blossom.
The oil has played one of the most integral roles in the ceremonies for centuries as it signifies God’s blessing.
Speaking about the special liquid, The Archbishop of Canterbury said: "Since beginning the planning for the coronation, my desire has been for a new coronation oil to be produced using olive oil from the Mount of Olives.
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"This demonstrates the deep historic link between the coronation, the Bible and the Holy Land.
"From ancient kings through to the present day, monarchs have been anointed with oil from this sacred place.
"As we prepare to anoint the King and the Queen Consort, I pray that they would be guided and strengthened by the Holy Spirit."
Camilla, Queen Consort, will also be anointed with holy oil and crowned
The anointing was the one moment of Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation in 1953 that was not shown on television.
It is still yet to be confirmed how King Charles's coronation will be seen publically, but it is expected to be televised in the same way his mothers was.