King Charles could be first British monarch to be publicly anointed at Coronation
In previous coronations, the moment where the Archbishop of Canterbury uses holy oil to anoint the hands, breasts and head of the sovereign is not seen in public
King Charles III could become the first monarch in British history to be publicly anointed at his coronation in another break from tradition, say reports.
In previous coronations, the moment where the Archbishop of Canterbury uses holy oil to anoint the hands, breasts and head of the sovereign is not seen in public.
During the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, a gold cloth canopy was held over her head during that part of the ceremony.
Now, King Charles III may give the public a glimpse for the very first time.
It is understood that the Royal School of Needlework has started work on making the new canopy.
The canopy is traditionally carried and held over the monarch by the Barons of the Cinque Ports or Knights of the Garter.
A transparent canopy is being made to give the new King the option of being anointed in view of his subjects and on camera for the first time, the Daily Telegraph reports.
Many hope that the King will choose to have the scholars of Christ's Hospital, a boarding school which offers an education to children of a less privileged background, carry the canopy during his ceremony.
It comes as King Charles has reportedly asked the Archbishop of Canterbury to help reach a deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for them to attend his Coronation.
The King is thought to have approached Justin Welby over a potential agreement that would pave the way for the Duke and Duchess to attend despite the recent fallout from Harry's memoir Spare.
Speculation over whether the pair would be at the Westminster Abbey ceremony in May has been present since Charles' ascent to the throne last year.
Harry and Meghan stood down as working royals two years ago and the former's book, which was released earlier this month, contained a number of damaging revelations about senior members of the Royal Family.
Earlier this month, Buckingham Palace released plans for three days of coronation celebrations in May - with millions around the world set to watch King Charles crowned at Westminster Abbey.
The monarch will take centre stage on Saturday, May 6.
Huge crowds are expected to descend on London for the ceremony on Saturday, May 6, which will also see Queen Consort Camilla officially crowned.
A special celebratory concert will be held the following day at Windsor Castle - while festivities will continue into a Bank Holiday Monday.
Members of the public will have the chance to attend Sunday's celebration by entering a ballot, the palace announced - with "some of the world's biggest entertainers" set to perform.
To see the full itinerary - go here.