Rituals

• Coronation 


  The king was crowned in the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, in front of important nobles and churchmen. He was anointed with 'holy oil' to show that he was made king by God. The king had to take the coronation oath, where he swore to protect the church and act with justice and mercy. The tenants-in-chief then swore homage to the king.
• Crown-wearings 


  Three times a year, during religious festivals Winchester (Easter), Gloucester (Christmas) and Westminster (Whitsun), the king took part in crown-wearing ceremonies which nobles were expected to attend. These took place in important Cathedrals to enforce the message that the king had been chosen by God.