![]() ![]() ![]() What happened behind the curtains: the Dean of Westminster poured holy oil from the Ampulla, a gold eagle-shaped flask, onto the Coronation Spoon, and then the Archbishop of Canterbury anoints Charles on his head, breast and hands, according to the Church of England's liturgy, CNN reported. It is the only section that took place away from the crowds, cameras and sharp-eyed photographers. The most dramatic part of the ceremony was completed. ![]() The Archbishop of Canterbury led a short prayer, CNN reported. It began with the King and Queen kneeling at the Chairs of Estate, as the choir sang in English, Welsh, Gaelic, and Irish. The third and most sacred phase of the service, the anointing of King Charles III was completed behind curtains in the Westminster Abby on Saturday. (Photo Credit: The Royal Family's Youtube). ![]()
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