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 ...

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 ...

The implements used for the anointing - including a spoon - are rare survivors of the original medieval coronation regalia, most of which were destroyed on the orders of Oliver Cromwell in 1649.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...