The problem for the 11th Duke is that, to be adorned by his ancestral coronation regalia, he must first hold the invite. The 11th Duke's mother was a canopy bearer in the Abbey for Elizabeth's ...

The effigy was generally close to the physical dimensions of the person it represented and kings and queens were dressed in full coronation regalia. On arrival at the Abbey the coffin was removed from ...

Which objects feature in a coronation service? Watch Dr Tony Trowles, Head of Abbey Collection and Librarian, explain how the replica regalia are used in coronation rehearsals. The Presentation of the ...

Anne has changed out of her coronation regalia, which sparked lots of conversation online. She went for it! Here’s a list of all the finery: Anne wore the Uniform of the Blues and Royals with a ...

Also removed were five royal orbs, two reliquaries and two ceremonial swords, including the famed coronation sword Szczerbiec (this item will be discussed in more detail later). The Prussians stored ...

But a coronation designed for Kings presented some problems for the first Queen. Her coronation regalia included the spurs of a knight. But unlike King's before her, Mary didn't put them on.

It was transported to Westminster Abbey for the coronation. The U.K. is the only European country that still uses regalia — symbols of royalty like the crown, orb and scepters — in ...

The silver-gilt Coronation Spoon is the oldest object in use at Coronations, having been first recorded in 1349 among St Edward’s Regalia in Westminster Abbey, and is the only piece of Royal ...

The coronation ceremony will use the traditional regalia, such as symbolic rings and swords, as well as the crowns, including the St Edward's crown which will be placed on the King's head.