Coronation

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The coronation of Empress Farah of Iran in 1967
The coronation of Empress Farah of Iran in 1967

A coronation is a ceremony that gives a monarch regal or royal power. The power is symbolized by putting a crown upon his or her head.

The ritual may have a religious meaning. Coronation has not been practiced often in recent years, although it is still a normal ceremony for the British kings and queens.