It’s one of the oldest and storied item in the Crown Jewels, the Sovereign’s Orb.
Created in 1661 by Sir Robert Vyner for Charles II’s coronation, the orb is a hollow gold sphere with a cross on top. It symbolizes the monarch’s Christian sovereignty and their position as head of the Church of England.
The orb weighs 1.32 kg (3lbs.) and is bejeweled with bands of nine emeralds, 18…
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…
Westminster Abbey's Coronation Theatre
17th April 2023
For those who have toured London’s Westminster Abbey, you might notice a particularly spacious area. Or maybe you’ve seen it during other royal events at The Abbey on TV such as the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, or the funeral of Her Late Majesty…
A look at the Diamond Jubilee State Coach
13th April 2023
King Charles and Queen Camilla will arrive in style for their coronation at Westminster Abbey.
The Royal Family has announced that the royal couple will travel in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.
The modern-day carriage is made of aluminium and has air-conditioning and electric windows. Originally planned as an 80th birthday gift to Queen…
New details of the Coronation Procession unveiled
9th April 2023
With less than a month to go until the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, we are learning new details of the procession set to follow the ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
The procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace will be much larger in scale…
King Charles III's Coronation Day procession route revealed
9th April 2023
On the morning of Saturday, 6th May, King Charles will be joined by Queen Camilla as they make their way from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey for the Coronation.
They will travel to the Abbey in The King’s Procession.
Their Majesties are set to travel in…
The Coronation of King Henry VII
1st April 2023
On the 30th of October in 1485 in Westminster Abbey the Tudor dynasty officially began with the coronation of King Henry VII. His reign had begun two months earlier on a battle field but it was cemented and celebrated two months later in the ancient walls of Westminster Abbey.
By taking the throne, he brought to an end the War of the Roses. He had beaten Richard III who had become king in 1483…
The queen who used the coronation chair for a special milestone
31st March 2023
The Coronation Chair, known as St Edward’s Chair, or King Edward’s Chair is perhaps one of the most symbolic parts of a monarch’s coronation. While the 700-year-old chair is typically only used for the coronation service, there is one sovereign who used it…
The mistake at Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation
21st March 2023
When the whole world is watching, the pressure to pull off an event perfectly like a coronation is immense. It’s been 70 years since the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and during the three-hour service, it’s reported the then 25-year-old made only one…
On 6 May, King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be crowned at Westminster Abbey. For many, this will be the first coronation they have ever seen.
The ceremony will follow a pattern laid out in the Liber Regalis, kept at Westminster Abbey and which has informed the pattern of coronations since the 14th century. The service which will see the Coronation of King Charles and Queen…