History of the Coronation
Directed by Afsheen Hussein2023 60m[Documentary](/on-demand/category/documentary), [History](/on-demand/category/history)
Coronations have been celebrated from as far back as 1066. The event in which someone is to be crowned is an occasion that brings extreme joy, but is also an occasion that brings extreme tension to the country. The job of a monarch is one that requires great precision. The monarch is expected to have the country's best interests at heart - but this comes with a rewarding risk of sacrifice. Most monarchs live their whole lives destined to sit on the throne. However, others have the prospect of being King or Queen thrust upon them. With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, let's take a look back at coronations in recent history.
