The chapter examines the complex role of the British coronation as both a constitutional and ceremonial process. While not legally required to establish sovereignty, the coronation historically serves to endorse, elevate, and secure the new monarch’s legitimacy. Over centuries, coronations have reflected the sociopolitical needs of the era, from affirming continuity in periods of political unrest to reinforcing claims to the throne when challenged. The coronation encompasses legal, ritualistic, and symbolic functions, positioning the monarch within a framework of continuity and divine sanction, embodied through homage, anointing, and crowning. Cases like Richard II and Henry VI highlight how coronations were sometimes expedited to avoid regencies, while others, like Edward V, faced delays with substantial historical repercussions. As a component of the broader law of succession, the coronation affirms the heir’s title, yet the legal sufficiency of succession alone renders the coronation symbolic rather than constitutive in a strict sense. Consequently, the coronation’s legal function reflects a nuanced interplay of authority, tradition, and legitimacy in the British constitutional context.