Illustrations of kings and queens throughout history overlaid onto a photograph of the High Altar at Westminster Abbey, representing the Coronation Club

Coronation Club

Join Aaron and Sophie in three online episodes to peek behind the scenes of Westminster Abbey, which has been the coronation church for nearly 1,000 years. Discover what happens and why through games, crafts, stories and more.

Episode 1 - What is a coronation?

A fun interactive overview for children of what a coronation is, where it takes place and why. Is it a party, a performance or something else?

Illustration of two crowns overlaid onto a photograph of the High Altar and the Cosmati Pavement at Westminster Abbey, representing the first episode of Coronation Club

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Episode 2 - What is the Coronation Regalia?

An exciting opportunity to investigate extra special royal objects. Where are they, what are they, and how are they used on coronation day?

Illustration of orb, sceptre, ampulla and spoon overlaid onto a photograph of the High Altar and Cosmati Pavement at Westminster Abbey, representing the second episode of Coronation Club

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Episode 3 - What happens in a coronation?

A chance to look beyond the crowns and explore all the parts of a coronation. What else happens and in what order?

Illustration of the Coronation Chair overlaid onto a photograph of the High Altar and Cosmati Pavement, representing the third episode of Coronation Club

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Explore the coronation church in real life

Come face-to-face with the objects and spaces which play an important role in coronations. From the 700-year-old Coronation Chair to the replica crowns, sceptres and orb in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, visit Westminster Abbey to see the church where coronations have taken place for nearly 1,000 years.

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