Why King Charles won't be crowned at his Scottish coronation - despite crown being there

Why King Charles won't be crowned at his Scottish coronation - despite crown being there

King Charles is set to have his Scottish Coronation in Edinburgh today, but the ceremony won't see him be crowned for a second time - and there's a historic reason why

King Charles will not be crowned during the service in Edinburgh

King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend their Scottish Coronation in Edinburgh today, two months after they were both crowned during a ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London.

But the monarch, 74, won't be crowned for a second time during today's service of thanksgiving and dedication at St Giles' Cathedral - and the reason why is steeped in history. The King will receive a crown, sceptre, and a sword made of gold, silver, and gems - collectively known as the Honours of Scotland - but the crown will not be placed on his head.

Similarly, when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, attended her Scottish Coronation 70 years ago, she was not crowned either, and it's all to do with Scotland's royal history.

Charles and Camilla will be given the Honours of Scotland - but Charles won't put the crown on

Scotland previously had its own monarchy prior to uniting with England to form Great Britain in 1707. The crown that Charles will be presented with today once belonged to King James V of Scotland, who ruled from 1513 - when he was just 17 months old - until his death in 1542.

However, since the Act of Union 1707, Scotland has not operated as an independent royal realm, so it would be inappropriate - and inaccurate - for King Charles to be crowned as King in Scotland.

In fact, the Honours of Scotland have not been used for a coronation in the traditional sense since the crowning of Charles II at Scone in 1651, after Oliver Cromwell failed to stop the coronation from taking place, according to the official Royal website.

The website states: "Since 1819, the Honours have been on public display in the Crown Room at Edinburgh Castle, together with the Stewart and the Lorne Jewels. The Stone of Scone was added in 1996, after 700 years in Westminster Abbey.

"The last time the Honours of Scotland were used for a coronation was to crown Charles II at Scone in 1651."

More than 700 members of the Armed Forces are expected to take part in a procession along the Royal Mile ahead of King Charles' ceremony today, drawn from the Royal Navy, the British Army and the Royal Air Force.

Musicians from across the Armed Forces will also take part in the event and will include personnel from Royal Marines Band Scotland, Band SCOTS and Pipes and Drums from the Army and RAF.

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said ahead of the service: "Scotland's Armed Forces will play a key role in the service to present The King and Queen with the Honours of Scotland. It is right and fitting that they do.

"Having been such a crucial part of Queen Elizabeth's funeral, they will now be central to this important moment for King Charles. I very much look forward to seeing our military personnel at their very best."

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