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.
Other pieces of the Coronation Regalia (which are part of the Crown Jewels collection) were also used during the coronation, including, the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross, the Sovereign's Orb and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Kate appeared in a dressed down look — especially compared to the coronation ceremony's royal regalia, complete with a robe and stunning headpiece! She wore a light blue blazer by Reiss over a ...
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 ...