King Charles and Queen Camilla are immersed in celebrating their coronation year, embracing centuries-old traditions and heritage.
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00:00 King Charles and Queen Camilla are immersed in the celebration of their coronation year,
00:05 embracing age-old traditions and heritage.
00:09 Their recent engagement took them to Mansion House, where they honored the work of the
00:13 City of London's civic institutions that have shaped the city's identity.
00:18 This historic occasion brought the royal couple into the heart of Londinium, the square mile
00:22 established by the Romans in 43 AD, which now encompasses 32 boroughs, forming Greater
00:28 London.
00:30 Dressed in regal attire, King Charles displayed his honors and medals, while Queen Camilla
00:34 radiated elegance in a gown paired with the iconic Girls of Great Britain and Ireland
00:39 tiara.
00:40 The tiara is a cherished wedding gift passed down through generations and was worn by Queen
00:45 Elizabeth during her remarkable 70-year reign.
00:49 A significant part of the event was the Pearl Sword Ceremony, a tradition dating back centuries,
00:55 symbolizing the Lord Mayor's authority in the City of London.
00:59 King Charles, continuing the legacy of his mother Queen Elizabeth, participated in the
01:04 ceremony, reinforcing the bond between the monarchy and the city.
01:09 This symbolic act has roots in the medieval era when the Lord Mayor offered his sword
01:13 to King Richard II in a gesture of respect.
01:17 The City of London boasts a rich collection of ceremonial swords, including the illustrious
01:22 Pearl Sword adorned with over 2,600 pearls, a gift from Queen Elizabeth I in 1571.
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