Rheims
After her great victory at Orleans, Joan was able to persuade
the Dauphin to go to Rhiems to for his coronation. Rheims was the traditional
site for holy coronations so it was important that he be crowned there
even though Rheims was located dangerously close to the Anglo-Burgundian's
armies. In the eyes of Joan as well as many of the French people, Charles
would not be the true King until he was anointed with the holy oil at Rheims.
Many important French nobles, captains, and clergy were present including
Joan herself who stood beside the King holding her standard.
