Historical garments that King Charles will wear during his coronation
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King Charles will wear the crimson velvet Robe of State upon entering Westminster Abbey.
It was worn by King George VI, King Charles’ grandfather, at his 1937 coronation.
The Robe of State to be worn by Camilla was originally made for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
During the service, King Charles will put on layer upon layer of glittering vestments, some of which were created for his great-grandfather George V.
For the crowning, King Charles will be given a long shimmering gold-sleeved coat to wear called the Supertunica.
The Supertunica, also known as Close Pall of Cloth of Gold, is made of silk thread wrapped in thin pieces of gold.
Made for George V in 1911, it has been worn at successive coronations, including by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
It is embroidered with stylised arabesques and floral motifs and weighs around two kilograms.
The Coronation Sword Belt is placed around the Supertunica.
On top of the Supertunica, there is a floor-length cloak called the Imperial Mantle, or Robe Royal.
It was made for George IV in 1821 and weighs three-four kg.
Recent monarchs typically reuse their garments for coronations, and King Charles will do the same.
The Coronation Gauntlet glove, passed down from King Charles’ grandfather will be worn on the right hand to hold the sovereign’s sceptre during the crowning.
At the end of the service, the King will change into George VI’s purple Robe of Estate to leave the Abbey.
Camilla’s Robe of Estate has a new design inspired by nature and the environment.
The intricate embroidery perfectly captures the couple’s love for the natural world.