The bells are ringing for this great event! Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen! It is the 18th of January 1701 and we are reporting live from the coronation of Frederick the first King in Prussia. The ceremony takes place in the cold city of Königsberg. You may not see it here, but this ceremony was planned down to the last detail. Frederick is kneeling down. On the pillow in front of him are crown and sceptre: the symbols of his royal status. The coronation mantle lies heavy on his shoulders. One Lutheran and one reformed bishop perform the ceremony: Frederick is anointed with a drop of oil that is spread on his forehead and wrists. Dear Spectators, you can't see it here, but at this point Frederick has actually already crowned himself. He has placed his crown on his head before the anointing ceremony. Afterwards he has crowned his wife Sophie Charlotte. In spring we expect Frederick back in Berlin. There he is currently having his castle rebuilt: after the contemporary Italian Baroque fashion. We are looking forward to his return: It’ll turn Berlin into the residence of a King. How will that change this cosy city?