noun
- ceremonies in which crowns are placed on the heads of new monarchs
Examples
- The coronations of British monarchs traditionally take place at Westminster Abbey.
- Television broadcasts of royal coronations attract millions of viewers worldwide.
- Medieval coronations were elaborate ceremonies that could last for days.
- The museum displays artifacts from various European coronations throughout history.
- Coronations serve to legitimize a ruler’s authority in the eyes of the people.
- The cost of modern coronations often sparks public debate about royal spending.