George VI receives Holy Bible at his coronation ceremony

The transcript describes a ceremonial process involving the Holy Bible and the Lord Great Chamberlain. Initially, the Holy Bible is prepared for delivery, facilitated by the removal of a jeweled glove. The Lord Great Chamberlain plays a crucial role in this process, ensuring the Bible is properly received and delivered. The ceremony concludes with the Lord Great Chamberlain seeking further information from the chat of state.

What is the purpose of the Holy Bible in the ceremony?

• To be given as a gift

• To be placed on a pedestal

• To enable the recipient to receive something

• To be read aloud

What action does the Lord Great Chamberlain perform during the ceremony?

• He reads a proclamation

• He draws off a jeweled glove

• He presents a medal

• He delivers a speech

What happens after the jeweled glove is removed?

• The Bible is delivered

• A toast is made

• A song is sung

• A speech is given

Where does the individual go after the Bible is delivered?

• To the royal garden

• To the chat of state

• To the banquet hall

• To the state library

What is the purpose of going to the chat of state?

• To gather information

• To receive a blessing

• To meet the monarch

• To sign a document