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English coronation oath (view source)
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Alterations were made to it over time, particularly in the 17th century.
Alterations were made to it over time, particularly in the 17th century.
In 1689 an [[act]] was passed declaring the Oath to be as follows:
In 1689 an [[act]] was passed declaring the Oath to be as follows:
{{QuoteBox|'''The archbishop of bishop shall say,''' "Will you solemnly promise and swear to govern the people of this Kingdom of England, and the dominions thereto belonging, according to the statutes in Parliament agreed on, and the laws and customs of the same?"<br />
{{QuoteBox|'''The Archbishop or bishop shall say,''' "Will you solemnly promise and swear to govern the people of this Kingdom of England, and the dominions thereto belonging, according to the statutes in Parliament agreed on, and the laws and customs of the same?"<br />
'''The King and Queen shall say,''' "I solemnly promise so to do."<br />
'''The King and Queen shall say,''' "I solemnly promise so to do."<br />
'''Archbishop or bishop,''' "Will you to your power cause law and justice in mercy to be executed in all your judgements?"<br />
'''Archbishop or bishop,''' "Will you to your power cause law and justice in mercy to be executed in all your judgements?"<br />