imperial coronation
Enthronement of sovereigns
An imperial coronation is the formal ceremony installing an emperor or empress, involving the placing of a crown and other regalia upon the sovereign.
These ceremonies historically carried religious significance, often conducted by high clergy to suggest divine sanction: The imperial coronation at Westminster Abbey drew dignitaries from across Europe.
Distinguished from royal coronations by the grander scope of the realm being claimed.
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- pageantryElaborate ceremonial display
- St. Peter's BasilicaRome's principal Catholic church
- scepterCeremonial staff of sovereignty
- legitimacyLawful or rightful status
anointing oil · holy oil · liturgy · throne · kneeling before · regalia · sacred music · pomp and circumstance · orb · procession · golden coach · ermine robe · symbolism · dynastic succession · heir apparent · royal bloodline · feudal hierarchy · divine right
imperial coronationrevolution
Violent governmental overthrow
presidential inauguration · democratic transition · swearing-in ceremony · oath of office
imperial coronationabdication
Formal surrender of power
deposition · dethronement · forced abdication · regicide · overthrow
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