I was looking at some information on brit box about the upcoming coronation last evening. I notice that nowhere it mentioned that the coronation is also an anointing of the king as the sacred leader of the Church of England. Much like the installation of the pope.
Perhaps I missed it?
I can’t speak for what Britbox put on their site, but the King will be anointed - for that part of the ceremony, though, screens are erected as it is considered too sacred to televise.
It is considered the most important part of the service - more important than the actual crowning.
BBC mentioned that