Many churches across Europe held services, parties and events to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III, but some of our chaplains and teams were also involved in providing live commentary on their local TV stations. Viewers in France, Switzerland, Austria and Serbia among others heard commentary on the Coronation rite from chaplains from the diocese, giving the historical and Christian context to this historic event.
In France, over 9 million people watched the Coronation coverage, including 3.5 million watching TF1 where William Gulliford, Director of Ordinands for the diocese in Europe provided commentary during the service. His in-depth knowledge was used during the coverage, including historical notes and details.
Robin Fox was asked to provide commentary and answer questions on the Royal Family in Serbia at RTS1 (Radio-televizije Srbije - the Serbian equivalent of BBC1). There is great interest in the British royal family here, due to close links with the Serbian royalty. There was great interest in details of the liturgy, and the relationship of the monarchy with the church.
Carolyn Cooke was thrilled to take part in the historic day in Switzerland, working with RTS (local Swiss TV and Radio team) on the live coverage of the Coronation. Alongside our other chaplains she had studied the details and history behind the rite in advance of the event. "It was a memorable day and I much appreciated being able to engage with the television team of commentators throughout the event."
On 6 May, Canon Jack McDonald, Canon Theologian of Holy Trinity Brussels spent no less than six hours live on LN24 as part of the team commentating the coronation of King Charles III. The commentary team felt that by the end of the broadcast that they had become firm friends!
In Vienna, chaplain the Revd Cannon Patrick Curran was kept very busy, conducting interviews with two radio stations and supporting the commentary on ORF TV (the BBC equivalent in Austria). “it is always a little nerve wracking” he said “but also an opportunity to speak about the Church of England tradition and faith lived”.
All of those involved spoke of the opportunity to show the true meaning of the Coronation service, and the chance to ensure that our Christian message is included in amongst the celebrations, finery and royal gossip.
Donate
Coronation commentaries across the diocese
Coronation commentaries across the diocese
Many churches across Europe held services, parties and events to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III, but some of our chaplains and teams were also involved in providing live commentary on their local TV stations. Viewers in France, Switzerland, Austria and Serbia among others heard commentary on the Coronation rite from chaplains from the diocese, giving the historical and Christian context to this historic event.
In France, over 9 million people watched the Coronation coverage, including 3.5 million watching TF1 where William Gulliford, Director of Ordinands for the diocese in Europe provided commentary during the service. His in-depth knowledge was used during the coverage, including historical notes and details.
Robin Fox was asked to provide commentary and answer questions on the Royal Family in Serbia at RTS1 (Radio-televizije Srbije - the Serbian equivalent of BBC1). There is great interest in the British royal family here, due to close links with the Serbian royalty. There was great interest in details of the liturgy, and the relationship of the monarchy with the church.
Carolyn Cooke was thrilled to take part in the historic day in Switzerland, working with RTS (local Swiss TV and Radio team) on the live coverage of the Coronation. Alongside our other chaplains she had studied the details and history behind the rite in advance of the event. "It was a memorable day and I much appreciated being able to engage with the television team of commentators throughout the event."
On 6 May, Canon Jack McDonald, Canon Theologian of Holy Trinity Brussels spent no less than six hours live on LN24 as part of the team commentating the coronation of King Charles III. The commentary team felt that by the end of the broadcast that they had become firm friends!
In Vienna, chaplain the Revd Cannon Patrick Curran was kept very busy, conducting interviews with two radio stations and supporting the commentary on ORF TV (the BBC equivalent in Austria). “it is always a little nerve wracking” he said “but also an opportunity to speak about the Church of England tradition and faith lived”.
All of those involved spoke of the opportunity to show the true meaning of the Coronation service, and the chance to ensure that our Christian message is included in amongst the celebrations, finery and royal gossip.
Share
Related
Obituary of Father Tony Ingham
Celebrating Easter across our Diocese
Maundy Money Celebrations