Sacred Oil Used in King Charles III's Coronation Will Be 'Animal Cruelty-Free'
This is the first time this type of oil will be used.
The coronation of King Charles III will be held on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, but not everything will be identical to the late Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 ceremony. One important difference lies in the ingredients of the sacred coronation oil. This holy oil is used to anoint the monarch during the coronation ceremony, but the ritual itself is rather shrouded in mystery.
In fact, BBC News explains that the anointing of the Monarch is so sacred that it usually isn't even televised with the rest of the coronation. However, there is one thing we do know about the new sacred oil: it will contain zero animal ingredients. Take a look at how His Majesty's anointment oil was made and consecrated, courtesy of the Royal Family's YouTube channel:
How fascinating! There is so much significance to this oil and its ingredients, but the fact that it's being made from olive oil instead of an animal source is the cherry on top.
According to BBC, this year's coronation oil was an olive base mixed with essential oils. These include. sesame, rose, jasmine, cinnamon, neroli, benzoin, and orange blossom. In previous years, popular choices were either civet oil (which comes from the glands of civet animals) or ambergris from sperm whale intestines.
Not only is the switch to olive oil a big statement for animal rights, but it's also meaningful for the Royal Family. BBC reports that His Majesty has frequently traveled to Jerusalem and many of the Holy Sites--including Mount of Olives at the Monastery of Mary Magdalene. This is where his grandmother, Princess Alice, is buried, and where many of the olives for his sacred oil were sourced.
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