Songs of Praise Season 2023 Episode 19 - A Coronation Celebration

Airdate: 2023-May-07

Episode summary:

Katherine Jenkins celebrates the coronation of King Charles III in the magnificent surroundings of Hampton Court Palace and explores how his faith and spirituality will shape his reign.Inside the Great Hall, Katherine talks to royal historian Dr Tracy Borman to discover how echoes of the past still resonate in our monarchy and nations today. Pam Rhodes visits broadcaster and friend of the King, Jonathan Dimbleby, to find out more about His Majesty's deep Christian faith and how this, along with his interest in and respect for other faiths, will influence his role as monarch. Archbishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church also shares personal insights into the King's care and support for different Christian traditions and persecuted communities.With favourite hymns from across the UK to celebrate the occasion.

About Songs of Praise series:

Songs of Praise is a BBC Television religious programme that presents Christian hymns which first aired in October 1961. The first edition was broa...Show more >