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A) a royal flag typically serves as a symbol of the
monarch’s supreme authority as a ruler
The coronation ceremony is a centuries-old
tradition in England that honours the ascension B) at the coronation, the monarch wears a
of a new monarch to the throne. The ceremony brand-new crown that is made specially for
is usually held at Westminster Abbey, one of them
London’s most iconic buildings. As one might
expect, the ceremony is rich in symbolism, thanks C) whatever the political climate, the coronation
to the many rituals and traditions that have been remains of the utmost significance to the British
passed down through the ages. For instance,
during the ceremony, the new monarch dons a D) despite its significance to the British, the
crown that has belonged to previous kings and ceremony is overlooked by foreign visitors
queens of England. They also hold a sceptre, E) the location for the ceremony is an
which symbolises their power as rulers. One of the unremarkable example of British architecture
most memorable parts of this event is when the
crown is placed on the monarch’s head, and he or
she is proclaimed king or queen. The ceremony
is not only a spectacle for tourists and history
u s ut t s a so a dee s a t eve t t at
symbolises the country’s monarchy and its place
in British society. Regardless of the changes in
the political landscape over the centuries, the A) The history and architecture of Westminster
coronation ceremony has always been a persistent Abbey
part of English culture.
B) The cultural and political landscape of England
C) The origins of the British monarchy
D) The role of tourism in preserving English
traditions
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E) The cultural and historical importance of the
A) the formal ascension of a new monarch to the
throne coronation ceremony
B) the traditions and customs passed down from
generation to generation
C) the monarch carrying a sceptre that represents
the supreme power
D) the fact that it takes place in such an iconic
location as Westminster Abbey
E) the crown worn by the new monarch belongs to
the previous king or queen
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