The Coronation of King Charles III: what Is The Supertunica?
18th April 2023
King Charles III’s coronation will be a blend of modern and traditional.
The Supertunica he will wear is firmly in the “traditional” column. In fact, it dates back to medieval coronations and is one of the items mentioned in the ‘Liber Regalis,’ which is basically a Coronation guide book that dates back to 1382 when Richard II reigned.
The ‘Liber Regalis’ says the Supertunica…