Coronation Regalia for King Charles 

The Coronation Regalia, part of the Crown Jewels, symbolises the powers and responsibilities of the monarch


Cullinan 1: At 530 carats, world’s largest colourless cut diamond

SCEPTRES
Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross (left) represents monarch’s temporal power. Associated with good governance

Sceptre with Dove, representing monarch’s spiritual role, also used in ceremony

SOVEREIGN’S ORB
Globe of gold topped with cross and banded with gemstones, symbolises Christian world

AMPULLA
Gold flask in shape of eagle, holds holy oil – consecrated in Jerusalem in March – used to anoint king and queen
 
CORONATION SPOON
Oldest item in regalia, made in 12th century. Silver-gilt spoon was used to anoint King James I in 1603, and has featured at every coronation since

CROWNS
Charles will be crowned with St Edward’s Crown (left), made for King Charles II
in 1661 to replace medieval crown melted down in English Civil War

Charles will wear Imperial State Crown after coronation

2.2kg crown of solid gold with 444 gemstones

CORONATION RINGS
Sovereign’s Ring of sapphires with ruby cross set in diamonds, symbolises kingly dignity. It and Queen Consort’s Ring made for coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide in 1831

SWORDS
Five swords used in coronation procession, including Sword of State (below), symbolising royal authority. Steel blade with silver-gilt hilt, with wooden scabbard covered in velvet


Source: Royal Household
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