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The Regal Vestments: Garter King of Arms

The King sits down in King Edward's Chair (placed in the midst of the Area over against the Altar, with a Faldstool before it), wherein he is to be anointed. Four Knights of the Garter (summoned by Garter King of Arms) hold over him a rich Pall of Silk, or Cloth of Gold, delivered to them by the Lord Chamberlain: The Dean of Westminster, taking the Ampulla and Spoon from off the Altar, holdeth them ready, pouring some of the Holy Oil into the Spoon, and with it the Archbishop anointeth the King in the form of a Cross:

I. On the Crown of the Head, saying:

Be thy Head anointed with Holy Oil, as kings, priests, and prophets were anointed. 2. On the Breast, saying:

Be thy Breast anointed with Holy Oil. * The Cap of State was put on at the beginning of the Sermon. F* The Spurs.

The Sword of State returned.

Another Sword brought.

Delivered to the King.