The Coronation Collection

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Radio 2 Celebrates the Coronation

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Katy Perry, Take That and more live at the Coronation Concert, plus special documentaries.

Radio 2 marks the King's Coronation through a collection of documentaries and personal essays, celebrating King Charles III, his life and loves.

Radio 2 Celebrates the Coronation: The Coronation Collection: The Abbey

The Coronation Collection: The Abbey

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Elle Osili-Wood shares her pocket guide to the coronation of King Charles III.

Just where is the Coronation Chair? Discover the answer to this and more in our pocket guide to everything you ever wanted to know about the King's coronation with Elle Osili-Wood.

Do you know your orb from your sceptre? Ever wondered how many jewels there are in St Edward’s Crown? And just what is the Coronation Oath?

Elle Osili-Wood shares her handy pocket guide to everything you ever wanted to know about the Coronation of King Charles III.

In this episode, it’s all about Westminster Abbey.

When it comes to state occasions in our national life, Westminster Abbey has always played an important role; this Royal Church has been the setting for every coronation since 1066.

So just what is it that makes the Abbey so special, the go-to venue for the King’s coronation?  

Who better to explain than the dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle?

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