Why Charles III will be anointed at his coronation

The act is rooted not only in England’s Catholic past, but further back to biblical times.

Millions of people will watch the coronation of King Charles III when it is broadcast live around the world this Saturday. 

The Imperial State Crown that Charles III will wear after the coronation service. CSvBibra via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). 

But they won’t see the most sacred moment of the Anglican service held May 6 at Westminster Abbey. 

The cameras …