Historical Register in London, Middlesex

The Conti Family and the Papal Coronation of Innocent XIII

The Conti lineage is described with brothers and a sister holding high church and noble titles. The eldest Conti heir is hereditary Great Nichter of the Apostolick Palace, with privileges in papal chapels and as introducer of foreign princes. The family arms feature a red gules field with a gold and sable checquered fess, and the escutcheon is supported by a trophy of cannons and standards. The papal election ceremony includes removing the cardinal garments, donning episcopal vestments, presenting the fisherman's ring, and the public proclamation from the Basilica of St Peter with crowds, trumpets, drums, and artillery salvos.