Out of the Margins Old Traditions and New Hopes The ceremony for coronations may have changed, but its echoes stretch back a millennium. Eleanor Parker | Published in Volume 73 Issue 5 May 2023 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Medieval Related Articles The Queen's Encomium The Hunt for Medieval Kings Popular articles ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review Why Do Religions Decline?