It may seem a relatively small gesture, given the opulence of every other garment, yet in declining to have something unnecessarily made he is very publicly declaring that the commitment he showed to sustainability as Prince of Wales will continue when he is king. However, King Charles has decided to re-use the belt and glove made for his grandfather, George VI. Given the lavish nature of such garments, it is perhaps unsurprising that it has been tradition for recent monarchs to reuse them, although they have usually had a new coronation sword belt and glove made. On top of the Supertunica will be a floor-length cloak named the Imperial Mantle, or Robe Royal, which was made for George IV in 1821. The robe was made for George V in 1911, and has been worn in every coronation since, including that of Elizabeth II. The King will be dressed in layers of glittering robes, including a shimmering gold-sleeved coat called the Supertunica for the crowning. ![]() He added: “To know that we have your support and encouragement, and to witness your kindness expressed in so many different ways, has been the greatest possible Coronation gift, as we now rededicate our lives to serving the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and Commonwealth.It is now only days until the Coronation of King Charles III, and the outfit he will be wearing has finally been announced. “To those who joined in the celebrations - whether at home, at street parties and lunches, or by volunteering in communities - we thank you, each and every one.” “We pay particular tribute to the countless people who have given their time and dedication to ensuring that the celebrations in London, Windsor and further afield were as happy, safe and enjoyable as possible. In his message, the King said: “As the Coronation weekend draws to a close, my wife and I just wanted to share our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who have helped to make this such a special occasion. ![]() He told the Telegraph it was a “family moment” adding of the portraits: “We keep it nice and tight and cosy.” Mr Burnand, 59, has been taking royal portraits for more than 20 years and was behind the lens for the official shots after the weddings of both the then Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles at Windsor Castle in 2005 and Prince William and Catherine Middleton at Buckingham Palace in 2011. ![]() Wearing Queen Mary’s Crown, her hands are clasped and the long train of her embroidered Robe of Estate is spread in front of her. The Queen is pictured standing in the Green Drawing Room. The throne is one of a pair of 1902 chairs that were made for the future King George V and Queen Mary for use at the Coronation of King Edward VII. He is seated on a Throne Chair in the Throne Room, holding the Orb in his left hand and the Sceptre with Cross in his right, the darker background adding gravitas and striking a relaxed but regal tone. In the first, the King is captured in his full regalia, wearing the Imperial State Crown and dressed in his regal purple tunic and grandfather George VI’s Robe of Estate, conserved for the occasion. ![]() In a personal written message to the nation, the King said: “We thank you, each and every one.”įour portraits of Charles III and Queen Camilla, taken by photographer Hugo Burnand at Buckingham Palace after the Coronation on Saturday, were released to mark the occasion. His Majesty and the Queen rededicated their lives to public service as they rounded off a three-day weekend of celebrations. The King has hailed the public’s support, encouragement and kindness as “the greatest possible Coronation gift” as the first official portraits for the event were released.
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