Round 2: The 2023 Coronation of King Charles III

Plans for the coronation have been given what code name?

• Operation Golden Orb
• Operation London Bridge
• Operation Purple May

Charles will be anointed during the ceremony using a gold vessel known as an Ampulla. It is used to hold the consecrated oil and is in the shape of what creature?

• An eagle
• A lion
• A unicorn

Last year, it was revealed that Camilla was ending the tradition of having her helpers known as “ladies-in-waiting”. Instead, they will now go by what title? 

• People-in-waiting
• Royal hands
• Queen’s Companions

King Charles will be crowned with what official crown? Versions have been used to crown British monarchs since the 13th century. 

• The Imperial State Crown (Crown Jewels)
• St Edward’s Crown
• State Crown of George I

On the official coronation invitation, which figures from British folklore feature on the invite?

• The Green Man
• The Welsh dragon
• King Arthur

Charles and Camilla will travel to Westminster Abbey in the coach previously used by Queen Elizabeth II on what occasion?

• Her own coronation
• Her Diamond Jubilee
• Her Platinum Jubilee

The coronation emblem was created by which acclaimed British designer?

• Vivienne Westwood

• Margaret Calvert

• Jony Ive

Answer explanation

Ive was Apple Inc.'s Chief Design Officer from 1997 to 2019.

Who was asked to compose a ‘Coronation Anthem’ for the ceremony? They expressed their pride at being chosen and said: “I hope my anthem reflects this joyful occasion.” 

• Paul McCartney
• Ed Sheeran
• Andrew Lloyd Webber

Which of the below list of foreign royals will not be attending the coronation of Charles?

• Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

• Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King), King of Bhutan

• King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand

Answer explanation

She recently required 'extensive back surgery' and won't be able to make it.

For the ‘Closing Procession’ stage of the coronation, the King will make his final robe change, into ceremonial robes known as Robes of the Estate. What colour are they?

• Gold
• Purple
• Red