It's the most extravagant take on eco-friendly fashion.
This magnificent crimson velvet robe was originally worn during King George VI's 1937 coronation, and has since been conserved by the Royal School of Needlework and Ede and Ravenscroft.This piece appears as a white linen tunic with a collar fastened with a single button, fashioned after a priest's alb. This particular piece of clothing has a sentimental meaning to Charles, as it was previously worn by his grandfather, George VI, during his 1937 coronation.
This Supertunica features goldwork techniques and embroidery, which was originally completed in 1911 by the Ladies Work Society.Worn over the Supertunica, the Imperial Mantle appears like a robe. It's composed of cloth of gold, gold, silver and silk thread, silk, gold bullion fringe, and a gold clasp. Additionally, symbolic shapes cover the surface of the Imperial Mantle, including roses, thistles, shamrocks, crowns, eagles, and fleurs-de-lis.
This piece was originally created for George IV's 1821 coronation. It is the oldest amongst the coronation vestments.Also known as the Girdle, the Coronation Sword Belt wraps around the Supertunica, with the Jewelled Sword of Offering then fastened at the monarch's waist. Traditionally, this piece is made anew for each coronation, but Charles has instead chosen to reuse the same Sword Belt that his grandfather, George VI, wore during his 1937 ceremony.
grandfather, George VI, wore during his own coronation in 1937, rather than have one made entirely new. This piece is made up of white leather, and further features gilt metal thread embroidery depicting the national emblems of the Tudor Rose, thistle, shamrock, oak leaves, and acorns. On the back of the glove's hand, there is an embroidered ducal coronet in red velvet above the coat of arms of the family of the Dukes of Newcastle.To leave Westminster Abbey, Charles put on this purple silk velvet robe that was, again, once worn by George VI. It includes elegant gold embroidery.
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