King Charles III Coronation: What to Know About the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia
etonline.comKing Charles III's coronation on May 6 formalizes his role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of his title and powers, The ceremony is set to take place at Westminster Abbey, with pomp and circumstance the likes of which have never been seen in person by anyone under 70.Of course, in a country with such a long-standing monarchy — and a history of imperialism and colonialism — there are centuries worth of royal regalia and impressive jewels for the regal couple to don during their big day.
However, not all of the Crown Jewels have such a rosy history, with some pieces even being altered prior to the coronation to avoid public controversy.
Read on to learn about each piece of the king and queen's royal regalia, and the history and significance behind each jewel-encrusted symbol.Forever the most visible symbol of the monarchy, the crowns worn by King Charles and Queen Camilla have centuries of historical significance — thought not all of it is equally enamored by their public.The king will be officially crowned with St.
Edward's Crown, a tradition since the 17th century. Created for his namesake predecessor, King Charles II, in 1661, the crown is modeled after the original medieval crown, and features four crosses-pattée, four fleurs-de-lis, and two arches, mounted on a deep purple velvet cap and ermine band.
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