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New screen will give King Charles privacy during coronation anointing

Queen Elizabeth used just a canopy during her 1953 coronation but Charles has opted for more seclusion behind a three-sided screen.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023

King Charles to have ornate screen giving more privacy than predecessors at coronation

An ornate screen has been created for King Charles III's coronation, which will provide the monarch with privacy during the anointment stage of the ceremony

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023

King’s coronation: New screen will give Charles privacy when is he anointed with holy oil

His Majesty will be surrounded on three sides by the embroidered anointing screen during the most sacred part of the ceremony

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2023