King Charles was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday. After the anointing, the British monarch received the St Edward’s Crown on his head under the watchful eye of around 2200 people present. Before the coronation, the king received the regalia: the orb and sceptres.
St Edward’s Crown is solid gold, set with rubies, amethysts and sapphires. The specimen weighs more than 2 kilos and will therefore be immediately exchanged for the Imperial State Crown. That copy is much lighter and set with 2868 diamonds and other famous jewels, such as the St. Edward sapphire. Charles leaves the church with the Imperial State Crown on his head.
Traditional
The coronation of a monarch traditionally involves the use of the ruler’s scepter and orb, a scepter and orb. The latter symbolizes the power of the monarch and the Christian world. The king holds it in his right hand during his coronation.
Subsequently, the queen consort Camilla will also be crowned. From then on she officially bears the title of queen. Indeed, Charles has been king since the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, in September. This was made official with the coronation ceremony.
Source: BNR
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