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Encyclopedia > Sceptre with the Dove

The Sceptre with the Dove, also known as the Rod with the Dove or the Rod of Equity and Mercy, is a sceptre of the British Crown Jewels. It was originally made for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661. Its design included a gold rod with bands of gemstones, surmounted by a sphere and an enamelled dove, representing the Holy Ghost. A sceptre or scepter is an ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch, a prominent item of kingly regalia. ... Coronation Chair and Regalia of England The collective term Crown Jewels denotes the regalia and vestments worn by the sovereign of the United Kingdom during the coronation ceremony and at various other state functions. ... British coronations are held in Westminster Abbey. ... Charles II or The Merry Monarch (29 May 1630–6 February 1685) was the King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 30 January 1649 (retrospectively de jure) or 29 May 1660 (de facto) until his death. ... Events January 6 - The fifth monarchy men unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London. ... Ross Mungavin Subfamily Columbinae Otidiphabinae Gourinae Didunculinae Treroninae The doves are the 308 species of near passerine birds in the order Columbiformes. ... The Holy Spirit, from the Christian viewpoint, while related to Gods will, is not Gods will personified. ...


The Sceptre with the Dove symbolises the spiritual authority of the Monarch under the Cross. The Sceptre with the Cross, another sceptre in the Crown Jewels, represents temporal or lay authority. During the coronation, the Monarch holds the Sceptre with the Dove in the left hand and the Sceptre with the Cross in the right while the Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edward's Crown on his or her head. Queen Elizabeth II holding the Sceptre with the Cross The Sceptre with the Cross, also known as the St Edwards Sceptre, the Sovereigns Sceptre or the Royal Sceptre, is a sceptre of the British Crown Jewels. ... Arms of the see of Canterbury The Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior clergyman of the established Church of England and symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. ... Coronation Chair and Regalia of England St Edwards Crown is one of the British Crown Jewels used primarily in the coronation of a new monarch. ...


The Sceptre with the Dove, and the other Crown Jewels, may be found on display at Jewel House in the Tower of London. For the film with this title, see Tower of London (1939 film). ...


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Sceptre with the Dove - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (200 words)
The Sceptre with the Dove, also known as the Rod with the Dove or the Rod of Equity and Mercy, is a sceptre of the British Crown Jewels.
The Sceptre with the Dove symbolises the spiritual authority of the Monarch under the Cross.
During the coronation, the Monarch holds the Sceptre with the Dove in the left hand and the Sceptre with the Cross in the right while the Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edward's Crown on his or her head.
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