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This will be the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be used for the coronation of a consort, rather than a new commission. The Palace says it is in the interest of sustainability. As symbol of his religious commitment to the Church of England and the throne, King Charles will be presented with the Coronation ring (also known as the wedding ring of England), which is placed on the fourth finger of the Monarch’s right hand. It’s the same ring that has been used for nearly two centuries beginning with the Coronation of King William IV in 1831, who commissioned the British jeweler Rundell, Bridge & Rundell to create the symbolic sapphire ring with baguette-cut rubies in the form of a cross across the face. The rubies represent the cross of St. George (for England) and the sapphire represents the Scottish flag. The only monarch who did not wear the ring was Queen Victoria, whose small fingers required a scaled-down version of the jewel. Historically the Sword Belt is supplied new by the Worshipful Company of Girdlers for each Coronation. His Majesty has chosen to reuse the Sword Belt made for the Coronation of his grandfather, King George VI, in 1937. It will consist of five main elements. These are the Recognition; the Oath; the Anointing; the Investiture and Crowning; and the Enthronement and Homage, as well as the Queen Consort’s coronation. The arches are cast as oak leaves, set with diamonds, each having paired pearl acorns in diamond cups projecting from the sides. At the intersection of the arches are suspended four large pear-shaped pearls in rose-diamond caps, known as 'Queen Elizabeth's Earrings'. The arches are surmounted by a monde of fretted silver, pavé-set with brilliants, with a cross-pattée above, set in the centre with an octagonal rose-cut sapphire known as 'St Edward's Sapphire'.
It is St Edward’s Crown that appears in the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, the Royal Mail logo and in badges of the Armed Forces. A fanfare will sound as The King, wearing the Imperial State Crown, followed by The Queen, wearing Queen Mary’s Crown, emerge from the Shrine and join the Coronation Procession out of Westminster Abbey as the National Anthem is sung. This 1685 piece, which mirrors The Sovereign's Sceptre with Dove, is intended to symbolize equity and mercy," with the folded winged dove topper representing the Holy Ghost. It is comprised of an ivory rod, joined by gold collars chased with acanthus leaves, surmounted by a gold monde enamelled with the national emblems and a cross. The Queen Consort’s Sceptre with CrossThe embroidered illustrations were worked in different colours, using fine twisted silk threads, and each roundel has been edged with Gold Grecian and Pearl Purl. The Stole has a crimson lining and a gold twisted fringe. The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
For The Investiture, The King was vested with the Colobium Sidonis, a white linen shift-like tunic; the Supertunica, a full-length, sleeved gold coat; and the Coronation Sword Belt. His Majesty sat in the Coronation Chair as items of Regalia were presented; first, the Spurs, carried by the Lord Great Chamberlain. The spurs that will be in use during the May 6 coronation were originally made in 1661 for Charles II. They are made of gold, leather, and velvet, and are meant to symbolize knighthood. ArmillsThe Archbishop will say: “Receive the Bracelets of sincerity and wisdom, tokens of God’s protection embracing you on every side.” The anointing with holy oil is the central act of the religious ceremony and takes place in private. For the first time, there is a preface to the coronation oath in which the Archbishop says the Church of England “will seek to foster an environment where people of all faiths and beliefs may live freely”. Faith leaders and representatives of faith communities processed through Westminster Abbey ahead of the Service, followed by representatives of the Commonwealth Realms. The Archbishop is presented with and formally receives the Coronation Oil, praying and giving thanks for it.
From crowns and swords to sceptres and orbs, here's what you can expect to see on 6 May as the King and Queen Consort are officially crowned - and what they all mean. Each part of the oath is framed as a question to the monarch, as the King replies he places his hand on the Bible. The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, who was present during the consecration of the Chrism oil earlier this year, received the Ampulla containing the oil at the High Altar, which was blessed by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Their Majesties removed their Robes of State, and The King sat in the Coronation Chair, on the Cosmati pavement. The Anointing Screen, newly made for the Service and inspired by the window of His Majesty’s Chapel Royal, was brought into position around the Chair by Guardsmen of the Household Division. The Anointing, the most solemn and sacred part of the Service, took place as the choir sang Handel’s ‘Zadok the priest’, which was composed for the Coronation of King George II in 1727 and has become synonymous with such occasions. The Archbishop of Canterbury, assisted by the Dean of Westminster and the Archbishop of York, anointed The King’s hands, chest and head. Afterwards, The King approached the High Altar and knelt, and the Archbishop of Canterbury prayed.
The Coronation Procession
The coronation is taking place at Westminster Abbey in London (Image: PA) PART ONE – THE RECOGNITION
The ownership of the Koh-i-Noor - one of the largest cut diamonds on the planet - has long been disputed. The King puts on a white linen garment called Colobium Sindonis, a golden coat called the Supertunica and the coronation girdle around his waist.The Queen’s new Robe of Estate was designed and hand embroidered by the Royal School of Needlework. The Robe itself was made by Ede and Ravenscroft. The Royal British Legion provided a Guard of Honour of 100 Standard Bearers to line the procession route in Parliament Square. The charity’s participation is in line with its support at previous significant royal events. The Standard Bearers represented the RBL and seven other associated Armed Forces charities; The Royal Naval Association, Royal Marines Association, Army Benevolent Fund, Air Forces Association, Royal Commonwealth and Ex Services League, Merchant Navy Association and SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity. A tri-Service Guard of Honour found by the Royal Navy, the Foot Guards and the Royal Air Force, all with Colours and accompanied by a Band of the Royal Marines, were positioned in Queen’s Gardens facing the Forecourt Centre Gate. This was to give a Royal Salute as The King, The Queen, and other Members of the Royal Family passed. The Imperial Mantle was made by the tailor John Meyer in 1821 and the Royal Goldsmiths to George IV, Rundell, Bridge and Rundell supplied the gold eagle clasp. The King’s Body Guard for Scotland, the Royal Company of Archers: 1 Officer, an Officer bearing the Colour with 2 escorts, 12 Archers, 1 Officer.
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