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 Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree