Coronations

/ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of coronation; ceremonial occasions when monarchs are formally crowned and invested with royal authority.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin coronatio (crowning), from coronare (to crown). The -ation suffix creates a noun describing the formal ceremonial act.

Kelly Says

Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation was watched by an estimated 20 million people on TV—it was one of the first major global media events, marking when coronations became entertainment for ordinary people!

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