Coronations and Enthronements

[An Ard Ri]

The Coronation of Charles X of France took place in May 1825 at Notre Dame de Reims
This was the last coronation in French history.
A new Holy Ampulla was cast for the ceremony

The Royal Entry of Charles X into Paris on the 6th of June 1825

 

[Blog Real]

Comparison of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III:

Comparison of the proclamation of King Juan Carlos and King Felipe VI:

 

[CyrilVladisla]

The Coronation of Charles X of France took place in May 1825 at Notre Dame de Reims
This was the last coronation in French history.
A new Holy Ampulla was cast for the ceremony

The Royal Entry of Charles X into Paris on the 6th of June 1825

What is a Holy Ampulla?

 

[Curryong]

The Holy Ampulla: Divine Oil From Heaven That Anointed French Kings for Centuries | uCatholic

The Holy Ampulla, the sacred vial of divine oil used to anoint French kings for centuries, is said to be sent from heaven! 🕊️

ucatholic.com

 

[An Ard Ri]

What is a Holy Ampulla?

It was a precious relic vessel which contained the French anointing oil for Coronations.

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Archduke Joseph of Austria was crowned as King of the Romans at Frankfurt Cathedral on the 3rd of April 1764.
(He was later Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor)

 

[An Ard Ri]

Comparison of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III:

Comparison of the proclamation of King Juan Carlos and King Felipe VI:

The Proclamation Ceremony and Anointing Mass of Juan Carlos I in 1975 was a far more splendid and regal ceremony.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

It was magnificent, I agree. And it's such a shame that Spain has apparently chosen to do away with that type of Investiture for its monarchs.
Getting rid of the religious aspect of the ceremony leaves the installation/monarchy devoid of any connection to the history of the Nation, sense of continuity and therefore meaning.
My opinion only.

 

[An Ard Ri]

It was magnificent, I agree. And it's such a shame that Spain has apparently chosen to do away with that type of Investiture for its monarchs.
Getting rid of the religious aspect of the ceremony leaves the installation/monarchy devoid of any connection to the history of the Nation, sense of continuity and therefore meaning.
My opinion only.

I guess there was additional pomp for King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia as it was also a Restoration of the Monarchy and at the time Roman Catholicism was the State Religion of Spain.
A lot has changed in almost half a century!