Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson

He changed into ceremonial regalia worn by his predecessors to be crowned: the gold-silk full-length Supertunica coat and the Coronation Sword Belt, and over that the gold cloth Imperial Mantle, originally made for the coronation of George IV in 1821 and the oldest vestment in the service.Ī white leather glove embroidered with gilt metal thread was placed onto his right hand.Ĭharles was crowned with the historic St Edward's Crown that has been used since the coronation of King Charles II in 1661.

The monarch arrived in the crimson velvet Robe of State, worn by his grandfather King George VI at his 1937 coronation, a crimson coronation tunic and cream silk overshirt with royal naval trousers.

It was also the first to include representatives of the Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh faiths.įlorals, hats and robes: colors and tradition at King Charles coronationįrom traditional robes to statement headpieces, royals and guests wore an array of colorful outfits for the coronation of Britain's King Charles III on Saturday, filling London's Westminster Abbey with a mix of hues and designs. First Lady Jill Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, eight current and former British prime ministers, judges in wigs, soldiers with gleaming medals, and celebrities including Judi Dench, Emma Thompson and Lionel Richie.ĭuring the traditional Anglican service slightly tweaked for modern times, Charles, clad in crimson and cream robes, swore on a Bible that he is a 'true Protestant.'īut a preface was added to the coronation oath to say the Church of England 'will seek to foster an environment where people of all faiths and beliefs may live freely,' and the epistle from the King James Bible was read by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Britain's first Hindu leader.Ī gospel choir performed a newly composed 'Alleluia,' and, for the first time, female clergy took part in the ceremony. It often indicates a user profile.Īs the day began, the abbey buzzed with excitement and was abloom with fragrant flowers and colorful hats as the congregation of international dignitaries, nobles and other notables arrived. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson