May 6, 2023 · An explanation of King Charles's coronation attire during ceremony--from coronation regalia to royal robes.

May 3, 2023 · Created for George IV’s coronation in 1821 and referencing both priestly garments and Tudor designs, the mantel is an opulent cape, also red-lined, that pools on the floor, fringed with gold. It...

May 6, 2023 · King Charles broke with tradition by wearing vintage, sustainable robes for his coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. While monarchs have historically worn brand-new robes for their...

Apr 13, 2023 · Two of these swords were made during the reign of King Charles II, in 1660 and 1678, respectively, but the older one has not survived. A symbol of ‘royal authority’, the 1678 sword has been used at a number of coronations, and at the then Prince Charles’s investiture as Prince of Wales in 1969.

May 6, 2023 · King Charles coronation robes. The King’s Robe of State is made of crimson velvet and was worn by King George VI at the Coronation in 1937. The train is adorned with handmade gold lace, and is lined in regal ermine from Canada with an accompanying ermine cape.

May 6, 2023 · Did you know the King’s Guard’s caps are made from the fur of bears, slaughtered for fun by hunters in Canada? The Coronation procession will be the largest display of dead bears for a...

Sep 21, 2022 · The long crimson velvet train on the Robe of State is adorned with handmade delicate gold lace, lined in regal ermine from Canada, and has an accompanying ermine cape. During the part of the ceremony known as the anointing, the monarch is divested of all celebrated symbols of status, and wears the Colobium Sindonis (Latin for ‘Shroud Tunic’).

May 6, 2023 · Each monarch has their own Robe of State, usually a cape made from ermine and red velvet train embroidered with gold. Charles will be anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. The Anointing Screen shields Charles as he is anointed with Holy Water.

May 6, 2023 · King Charles III has changed outfits multiple times throughout the coronation ceremony – but what significance do the garments hold? From the Robe of State to his trusty royal naval trousers,...

May 6, 2023 · King Charles ’ Coronation day is finally here and it wouldn’t be complete without all the majestic robes, jewels and finery that comes with it. Their Majesties wore two different robes today –...