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Pomp and pageantry: language for the coronation of King Charles III

On By Liz WalterIn the English language, Vocabulary11 Comments

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by Liz Walter

On Saturday, 6 May, the UK will see its first coronation (ceremony to make someone king or queen) since 1953, when Queen Elizabeth began her extraordinarily long reign (the time she was queen). This post looks at some of the vocabulary connected with that event. Continue reading “Pomp and pageantry: language for the coronation of King Charles III” →