King Charles 'priceless' golden Coronation robes and the family tribute behind them

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King Charles will be dressed in golden robes that were previously worn by his ancestors for his Coronation this weekend.His Majesty will bear layer upon layer of glittering Coronation vestments on his body, inspired by priestly attire, during the religious service in Westminster Abbey's coronation theatre.To keep with the monarch's sustainability beliefs where possible, the priceless vestments were also once worn by his mother Elizabeth II, grandfather George VI and great-grandfather George V during their coronations at Westminster Abbey, the Mirror reports.The lavish garments are usually locked away with the Crown Jewels inside the Tower of London but will be safely withdrawn from the castle as part of a £150m security exercise called “Operation Tower of London”.The King will also be reusing the Coronation Girdle, or sword belt, and Coronation Gauntlet, or glove, that were both specially created for his grandfather George VI back in 1937.While Buckingham Palace is yet to confirm what the King will be wearing underneath the vestments on the day, he will follow in the footsteps of the 20th Century rulers by wearing the Supertunica, created for George V in 1911 and later the Imperial Mantle.

The gold gown was originally worn by George IV in 1821 and has been worn at all coronations since 1911.Caroline de Guitaut, Deputy Surveyor of the King's Work of Art at the Royal Collection Trust, said the monarch made his own 'personal decision'.

She added: “It’s in keeping with this idea of sustainability and efficiency to reuse these pieces. "After all, they are in remarkable condition.

And I suppose it’s also reflecting back to the coronation of his grandfather, King George VI.”Caroline who has been brought in to help prepare the