Historic regalia includes Imperial Mantle worn by George IV in 1821 and a white gauntlet made for his grandfather in 1937
The king will be attired in historic vestments worn at past coronations during numerous costume changes at Westminster Abbey on 6 May, Buckingham Palace has said.
Over this will be placed the floor-length cloak of the Imperial Mantle, or Robe Royal. The cloth of gold is woven with roses, thistles, shamrocks, crowns, eagles and fleurs-de-lis, while the gold clasp is in the shape of an eagle, a recurring symbol in coronation regalia. The heir to the throne, the Prince of Wales, will play a role in the service by entering the coronation theatre to assist with placing the robe on his father, which weighs 3-4kg.
He will also be given a Stole Royal – also known as the Coronation Stole – a long, narrow embroidered band of gold silk that goes around the shoulders on top of the Supertunica, mirroring outfits worn by a priest or a bishop.
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