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I toured Westminster Abbey's Cosmati pavement in my socks – here's what I saw

In the months before King Charles III was crowned on May 6 2023, Westminster Abbey announced that the public would be able to see its fabled Cosmati pavement up close – in their socks.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2023

Stage set with coronation theatre inside Westminster Abbey

The King will be crowned in the Coronation Chair on the Cosmati pavement, with a level dais built to the rear for the Throne Chairs.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Cosmati pavement: walk on the 755-year-old floor where King Charles III will be crowned (but take off your shoes first)

Westminster Abbey has announced that following the coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort, Camilla, in May 2023, the church’s famous Cosmati pavement will be opened up to the public. Every news story has been quick to highlight the unusual condition the abbey is imposing on visitors: given…

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2023