#Coronation Outfit

[thepastisalreadywritten]

It's no surprise that King Charles III kept sustainability in mind when choosing what to wear on the day of his coronation.

Considering the monarch's lifelong passion for protecting the environment, it's natural that he would choose to make some eco-friendly sartorial choices.

Eco-friendly or not, the king's coronation day look was far from plain.

Upon arrival and departure, Charles wore two different grand robes, per royal tradition.

During the ceremony, King Charles III reused golden vestments, which have been worn for nearly every coronation since 1821, including the Colobium Sindonis, the Supertunica, the Imperial Mantle, the Coronation Sword Belt, and the Coronation Glove.

Buckingham Palace notes that "it is customary for the Supertunica and the Imperial Mantle to be reused, but the reuse of the other objects were made "in the interests of sustainability and efficiency."

Ahead, we break down the different parts of the king's coronation look.

The Robe of State

This magnificent crimson velvet robe was originally worn during King George VI's 1937 coronation.

It has since been conserved by the Royal School of Needlework and Ede and Ravenscroft.

The Colobium Sindonis

(Latin for "shroud tunic")

📷: via Buzzfeed

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.

The Supertunica

This sleeved gold coat was originally made in 1911 for George V's coronation.

George VI and Queen Elizabeth II subsequently wore it at their own crowning ceremonies.

Though it is a relatively modern piece compared to other coronation regalia, it is designed in the same style as coats from medieval coronations, which is in turn influenced by priestly and religious vestments.

This Supertunica features goldwork techniques and embroidery, which was originally completed in 1911 by the Ladies Work Society.

The Imperial Mantle

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.

The Coronation Sword Belt

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.

This one features cloth of gold, red silk, and a gold buckle and clip.

The Coronation Glove

The Coronation Glove, also known as the gauntlet, is worn on the monarch's right hand to hold the Sovereign's Sceptre during the moment he is crowned.

Like the Coronation Sword Belt, Charles chose to reuse the hand piece that his 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.

The Robe of Estate

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.

[mynamesnottessi]

Anne and Elizabeth reunite with Astra after 1 year apart.

Summary: While Elizabeth was being summoned by her sister and Anne was being interrogated by Mary's guards of possibly being Anne Boleyn Reincarnate, Astra ran away from her previous caretaker as she was in the process of being abandoned... again.

Astra age 5, Elizabeth age 25, Anne age 22

[divorcedwife]

i love the idea of a god of tyranny so i designed my girl as the chosen of bane. inspired by the bane worshippers of bg3, roman emperors, and greek tragedy actors

[luthqrs]

she’s down absolutely fucking horrendous !!!!!

[bonkalore]

These are actually some of the earliest pics I did when thinking of the AU, just never finished, but I should post them anyway! The pivotal moment of Jayce finally falling to the Dread's influence and opening the coffer, unleashing it in full.

I always felt like the moment should have been more dramatic and very apocalyptic level feeling of BAD THING happening, but it fell kind of short and was just needing to be wrapped up. Likely bc time and budget again sadly. Anyway, Jayce violently taken over with hardly any will left! 👍

[basil-isdead]

what a beautiful family, i hope they aren't torn apart by the desire for power and control above all else...

Please don't repost on other sites!

[princesscatherinemiddleton]

The Princess of Wales wearing pale Alexander McQueen for key moments in her married life

[resplendentoutfit]

Painting to Dress Match-up: Queen Maria's portrait and her Romanian traditional outfits

A 1924 photograph of artist Philip de László, Queen Maria of Romania and the royal portrait by de László, London, England

Philip de László (Hungarian, ) • Queen Maria of Romania • 1924

I'm only today beginning to read about her, though it appears from photographs as well as a couple of existing gowns, that she was a very well dressed woman.

Court Dress worn by Queen Maria of Romania for the Coronation of her cousin Nicholas II of Russia • 1896 • Maryhill Museum of Art, Goldendale, Washington.

She was passionate about Romanian folk art and costume. There are number of photos online of Maria in traditional Romanian outfits, which were her preferred attire for daytime wear.

[laurellerual]

Do you know a detail of GoT that irritates me even after all these years?

This is Sansa the Queen of the North:

And this is Bran the King of the Six Kingdoms who reigns where the iron throne once stood:

But for some reason they bothered to come up with a crown design for only one of the two.

[drainbangle]

healer swap au is doing something to me i think.

[hannahhook7744]

Fabiana x Sir Kay's outfits for Ben's coornation in Descendants 1 .

( Yes all the knights of the round table were there )

[princessanneftw]

Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence attending a street party in Swindon to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III on 7 May 2023

[valiantroyalty]

ok, I know Elsa has some pretty cool outfits in both movies and shorts but consider her in this:

Think how more badass Elsa could be??

[luthqrs]

"[You're the best.]" "You're telling me..." CARLA CONNOR in CORONATION STREET ↝ 04.11.2024

[philibetexcerpts]

2 June 1953: The Queen wore a gown of white satin and a sweetheart neckline, designed by Norman Hartnell, to her coronation. Its bodice and skirt were adorned with the emblems of Great Britain and of the Commonwealth realms, intricately embroidered in gold thread, crystals and pearls.

She paired her gown with the heels from Rayne shoes, the same source of her wedding shoes. The outfit was then completed with the Coronation necklace and earrings, which were first worn by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, to her coronation.

[warlenys]

great day to be a mark owen stan