Monarchs have long been viewed as fairy tales and myths since the beginning of time, but the reality is these people are very real and some still exist today. Often containing religious symbolism, these ceremonies are meticulously planned and executed and are, in large part, determined by the location of the monarchy. The act of coronation refers to the authorized inauguration or enthronement of the monarch and does not imply that this is a public event. These rituals often include the monarch taking special vows, acts of worship by the common population and possibly the performance of other deeds of ritualistic nature that likely may have some special significance to a given nation. Coronations are still held in the United Kingdom in addition to a small number of other countries around the world (Bak, 1-10).
In some ancient cultures, rulers were considered to be divine or to have derived their power or right to the throne from a deity. The Egyptian pharaoh was considered to be the son of the sun god, and in Japan, the emperor was hailed and thought to be a descendant of the sun goddess. In medieval Europe, monarchs claimed to have a celestial right to rule and many times saw their seat of power blessed by leaders of the church. Coronations were a direct visual appearance of these alleged religious connections, but in current centuries the reduction of such beliefs is due to increasing secularization and democratization. Coronations and their religious elements have repeatedly been thrown out altogether, or changed to duplicate the constitutional nature of the states or countries where they are held. The coronation ritual is the only one of its kind still in existence amid the monarchies of Europe (Lewis). Often times, coron...
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...expected to abide by all of the rules and regulations when being inaugurated to the throne. Even if the monarchs of Europe no longer exert actual control of their respective countries, the people respect, adore and look up to their Kings, Queens, Princes, and Princesses.
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...hold absolute power but is equally controlled by the actions of the people as they are considered to be a servant for the people.
There have many King and Queens throughout the centuries of the world. Some even still remain today, like Queen Elizabeth of England. Rulers, as some people would call them were seen as a public figure as in some cases even as gods. Some even were considered cruel beyond all belief, one ruler was even nicknamed Bloody Mary because of how cruel she was. The Ruler I’m going to talk about is cousins to that ruler but her name is Queen Mary of the Scotts
The coronation of Charlemagne is one of the most important events of its time and yet the events leading up to the crowning are scarcely mentioned in historical texts. Historians often disagree over the details of the coronation due to the lack of proper and sometimes contradictory historical documentation. This paper seeks to answer the questions surrounding the meaning and driving forces behind the coronation of a western emperor and expose the truth of what actually happened in the years leading up to the event. Many historical documents including the Lorsch Annals, Royal Frankish Annals, and letters provide the primary sources that are sifted by historians such as Alessandro Barbero, Paul Dutton, Neil Christie, and Rodger Collins in an effort to reveal the truth of Charlemagne's coronation.
Desler, Anne. "History Without Royalty? Queen and the Strata of the Popular Music Canon." Popular Music 32.3 (2013): 385-405. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Apr. 2014.
Absolutism was a time in history when kings and queens would rule their countries with complete power and authority. The five guiding principles that monarchs used to rule their country are as follow. The first one is that, a ruler should rule their country or Principality with absolute authority, the second one is that, “Might makes right” which is if the ruler has the power to do something then they should do it and they do not need to explain themselves, the third principle is that, a ruler should us military force when necessary to keep a country well defended and safe, the fourth is that, that ruler should not be worried about whether or not he or she is loved or feared but instead should focus on ruling the country in the best way possible. The final principle is a ruler should elect an able body of advisors to help in ruling the country. The five guiding principles of ruling a country impacted the countries of the monarchs who reigned during the Absolute Era in many ways. Three of these monarchs that that used the guiding principle were, Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled over England for 45 years from 1558 to 1603, King Louis XIV who ruled over France for 79 years from 1638 to 1715, and Catherine the Great ruled Russia as empress for 34 years from 1762 until 1796.
In the early modern period, the political system put in Europe was “absolute power” (Lecturer Morris). According to the OED, “absolute power is a monarch invested in absolute”. In this period, it was believed that it was necessary that only one person designated by God could hold absolute power. Usually this prophecy would be passed down in the royal family, from father to son (Carrol 246). Occasionally, if viewed as worthy of the opportunity, a person, usually a warrior who has served well in war, could rise to the occasion, and can be named king (Lecturer Morris). “The sons do not succeed the fathers, before the people first have as it were anew established them by their new approbation: neither were they acknowledged in quality, as inheriting
elect a new one.John XXIII delivered the promise of voluntary renunciation of the throne, which
ceremonies where at present a man has to do to so, then a man can have
in God and that the king was appointed by God and that the king is
Throughout the years of 1100-1400 and beyond, England has shown itself to be the best representation of a national monarchy. During this time period it begins to do so with the Plantagenet rulers. The name “Plantagenet” originated from the broom plant that Geoffrey, count of Anjou, used as a personal emblem (Hamilton, 1). This plant was called Planta genesta (Hamilton, 1). Geoffrey’s son Henry II is considered to be the first Plantagenet king, however, he and his sons Richard I and John are more commonly referred to the Angevins (Hamilton, 1). The rest of the Plantagenets include Henry III, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, and Richard II. All of these kings had to overcome and deal with political and social challenges. Some of these rulers strengthened the state while others weakened it. Interactions and involvement within, the Hundred Years War, social conflicts, and the Catholic Church all shaped the monarchy and the state of England as a whole.
Westminster Abbey has played many roles throughout history. Most importantly, it has been used as the coronation church since 1066 (westminsterabbey.org). Every King and Queen of England from that point on was crowned at Westminster Abbey, except the two Kings who were never crowned, Edward V and Edward VIII (Hutchinson). The abbey had numerous uses throughout its history. Not only does Westminster Abbey play an important role in British history, but it is also truly a masterpiece. There is no exact date for the founding of this outstanding piece of architecture as its construction was a long process over many centuries. It is said that the location of the abbey held a shrine dedicated to St. Peter in the seventh century (Hutchinson). Then,
First, there are major points that give the monarchy a better form of government. A major point is impartiality, Presidents and Prime Ministers come to power after expensive and difficult elections, which take a lot of time. These people make commitments to their voters to cr...
...nd his morality. His practicality ties him to the throne. A part of him still depends on approval, on the “worldly symbols” he was never truly able to relinquish.
Monarchy is a system of government in which one person reigns, usually a king or queen (Dictionary.com, 2017). In ancient Greece the monarch was a king since women were not viewed as equals to men and they therefore had no rights. Monarchies were rare and were distinguished from tyranny when the hereditary ruler ruled in genuine interest of the people. The monarch would take power legally and his sovereignty was hereditary. The ruler was entitled to remain in power until the time of his death. An example of a city state whose government was a monarchy was the city state of Corinth.
The present monarch of the Great Britain is the Queen Elizabeth the Second, who came into power after the death of her father the King George the Fourth, in 1952. Substitution of the monarch into the forehead of the monarchy must be in accordance with the laws of succession and inheritance principles enshrined in the laws throughout the system. Moreover, it also must be in accordance with customary law and principles of birth right. There is a condition of belonging to the Church of England and the composition of its prescribed promise of a Westminster Abbey.