Buckingham Palace has revealed that King Charles will wear garments previously donned by his mother, grandfather, and other ancestors during his coronation ceremony scheduled for next week. Charles (74 years old) will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6, in a grand event where he will wear a special ceremonial outfit adorned with religious and historical symbols.
The "environmental friend" Charles will also wear a white linen robe that belonged to his grandfather, along with his sword belt, in an effort to avoid the traditional practice of creating a new outfit. He will additionally wear other ancestral clothing dating back a thousand years, including a long-sleeved golden silk coat tailored for the coronation of King George V, Charles's great-grandfather, which was also worn by subsequent monarchs including Queen Elizabeth. He will also don the imperial stole, made from gold fabric, originally created for the coronation of King George IV in 1821.
By tradition, ceremonial chairs and thrones are used for the different stages of the coronation. In the interest of sustainability, Their Majesties have chosen to use Chairs of Estate and Throne Chairs from the Royal Collection, made for previous coronations. Historic coronation vestments from the Royal Collection will be reused by the King at the Coronation Service, featuring items previously used in the coronation services of King George IV in 1821, King George V in 1911, King George VI in 1937, and Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
