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The Liber Regalis was likely compiled in 1382 to prepare for the coronation of Anne of Bohemia. Some historical evidence suggests it may have been created as early as 1308 for Edward II. This medieval illuminated manuscript now serves as manuscript 38 at Westminster Abbey.
The Liber Regalis is a medieval illuminated manuscript that served as the definitive script for English coronations for over three centuries. It contained the ordo or order for the crowning of kings, queens, and funeral rites of monarchs. Each liturgy within the book opens with a full-page illustration to transform the text into a visual narrative of royal power.
Anne of Bohemia was the first queen consort to be crowned with a liturgy specifically tailored to her in the Liber Regalis. The manuscript details unique procedures for the coronation of a queen alone to distinguish her role from that of a king. The illustrations depict her in regal attire to emphasize her status as a queen in her own right.
The Liber Regalis contains detailed instructions for the funeral of a king as a ritual as significant as the crowning itself. The manuscript outlines processions, prayers, and symbolic acts that marked the transition from one monarch to another. These funeral rites were followed for centuries to provide a sense of continuity and tradition in the face of death.
The translation of the Liber Regalis into English occurred for the coronation of James I and Anne. For the first time the liturgy was no longer confined to Latin but adapted to suit new political circumstances. The English version of the Liber Regalis was used for the coronation of James I and Anne to set a precedent for future coronations.