Is tradition overrated? King Charles III is being crowned on 6 May. The coronation's history goes back more than 1,000 years. But there will also be big changes.
A spoon, a crown, a sceptre, an orb, a king
Heavy duty: Dating from 1661, St Edward's Crown is made of solid gold and precious stones. Glossary
Coronation - The ceremony where a King or Queen is crowned.
Orb - A spherical object.
Sceptre - A decorated stick carried by a monarch or other figure of authority.
Archbishop of Canterbury - Although the head of the Church of England is the Queen, the Archbishop is the most senior bishop and symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican communion.
Westminster Abbey - A large church in London. Many British kings and queens are buried there.
Law - A rule that everyone must follow.
Church of England - The main or official church in England, also known as the Anglican Church. The supreme head of the church is the monarch.
Buckingham Palace - The home of Britain's king or queen.
Strict - Harsh and believing that rules must be followed exactly.
Monarchy - The king or queen and royal family.
Traditions - A way of doing something or a set of ideas that has been happening for many years.