enthronement
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Origin of enthronement
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The King has visited Japan a number of times and was present at the Emperor's enthronement.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024
It has also been deployed at the enthronement of royals, as well as their funerals.
From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2022
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrives with daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan October 22, 2019.
From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2021
Tuesday’s ceremony also marked the 30th anniversary of Bartholomew’s enthronement as patriarch, the longest reign of any patriarch on record, according to Elpidophoros.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2021
Lyly's enthronement was of short duration—a matter of some ten years—but, while it lasted, he reigned supreme.
From John Lyly by Wilson, John Dover
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