The Coronation of Their Majesties Emperor Paul and Empress Thea took place at Pang Hall on Saturday 24 January 2026. It was the first Coronation in countless years.
This briefing describes preparations for the Coronation, what took place on the day of the Coronation and other events associated with the ceremony.
Planning for the Coronation
The crowning of an Emperor or Empress is an ancient ceremony and rich in religious significance, history and pageantry. Although coronations have no explicit basis in law, several Acts of Assembly clearly expect that such a ceremony will take place at some point following the accession of a new Monarch.
The date for the Coronation of Emperor Paul and Empress Thea was announced by Pang Hall in December 2025.
What happened on Coronation day?
A an Order of Service was authorised by the Grand Ecclesiarch and produced in close consultation with the Emperor and, with regard to the constitutional elements of the service, the Imperial Government. The Grand Ecclesiarch conducted the service.
The day began with processions by the Speaker and Grand Steward from Assembly Hall to the Temple. Later, the Emperor’s Procession – in which the Emperor and Empress travelled in the Imperial Coach – departed from Pang Hall to the Temple. Prince Xian was also invested as Crown Prince Xian.
The Order of Service comprised both traditional and completely new elements. This briefing describes each aspect of the Coronation service and compares it with previous ceremonies. New changes to the statutory Coronation Oath are also described.
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