The Coronation of King Charles III is set to be a once-in-a-lifetime event for many of us. There’s a lot to take in during the historic event – but one of the most interesting is the regalia - priceless items which are only ever used for a coronation 👑
A peer traditionally offers 100 silver shillings for the sword, draws it, then carries it before the monarch for the rest of the service.Gold bracelets known as ‘Armills’ will be placed on King Charles’s wrists.
Weighing 1.3kg, it is decorated with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and surrounded by rose-cut diamonds and pearls. There is a queen’s consort equivalent of this sceptre, originally made for Mary of Modena, James II’s wife, in 1685. Queen Camilla will also hold it in her right hand.This golden sceptre will be placed in King Charles’s left hand when he is crowned, and is symbolic of justice and mercy.
It is the iconic piece which appears in the royal coat of arms, the Royal Mail logo and on badges of the Armed Forces. The replacement weighs 2.23kg and is made of solid gold, set with many different types of stones with a purple velvet cap and ermine band.It is so heavy the late Queen practised wearing it around Buckingham Palace to ensure she could move with it on her head.
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