Coronation of the British monarch different robes and other garments during the course of the ceremony. In contrast to the history and tradition which surround the regalia, it is customary for most coronation robes to be newly made for each monarch. (The present exceptions are the "supertunica" and "Robe Royal", which both date from the coronation of George IV in 1821). Worn for the first part of the service (and the processions beforehand): Worn over the surcoat for the Anointing: Robes with which the Sovereign is invested (worn thereafter until Communion): Worn for the final part of the service (and the processions which follow): Male
Coronation of the Thai monarch Coronation of the Thai monarch The coronation of the Thai monarch () is a ceremony in which the King of Thailand is formally consecrated by anointment and crowning. The ceremony is divided into two main events: the coronation rites and the celebration of the Assumption of the Residence. The coronation rites are a blend of Hindu and Buddhist traditions dating back several centuries. The rites included the purification bath of the king, the anointing of the king (based on the ancient ritual of Abhiseka), the crowning of the king, and the investiture of the royal regalia, the royal utensils, and