One more enlargement

   
For the 1937 coronation of her son King George VI, Queen Mary wore her own crown without arches - plus a stunning array of diamonds.

From the bottom, the Cullinan III and IV brooch, a very large cluster of hoops which has since been dismantled, possibly eight rivieres, possibly a pair of diamonds in the centre of the base of her crown (replacing Cullinan IV), and Cullinan V in its brooch setting on the front cross element.

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For his coronation King Charles III wore two different Georges on his Garter Collar.

I have yet to establish just which one he arrived wearing. On leaving he was wearing the same "Lesser George" that was worn by George V and George VI for their coronations. More details of this to follow.

  
Caption:

Their Majesties are pictured in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace.

   
Caption:

His Majesty is pictured in full regalia in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. His Majesty is wearing The Robe of Estate, The Imperial State Crown and is holding the Sovereign’s Orb and Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross. His Majesty is seated on one of a pair of 1902 throne chairs that were made for the future King George V and Queen Mary for use at the Coronation of King Edward VII. These throne chairs were also used in the background of the 1937 Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and by His Majesty The King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Hall to receive addresses from the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament last year.

   
Westminster Abbey says the Palace has released the Order of Service for the Coronation.

Link to Westminster Abbey

 

   
Some music to get into the mood in readiness for the real thing tomorrow.

" The Robe of State to be worn by The Queen Consort was originally made for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The Robe is made of crimson velvet and has been conserved with adjustments made by robemakers at Ede and Ravenscroft ahead of the Coronation. "

Note that Queen Camilla is to use the same crimson robe, ie Robe of State worn by Queen Elizabeth II. Note how the six Maids of Honour pleat it up over and over onto the outstretched arms of the Groom of the Robes. He is also laden down with QEII's Garter Collar and diamond necklace.



 

   
Link to the announcement

" Members of the Armed Forces, frontline emergency service workers and people actively contributing to The King’s Coronation will be among the 400,000 people to receive a Coronation Medal, the design of which is unveiled today. "

" The Medal acts as a thank you gift from the nation to commemorate the Coronation for the people who will make the historic service happen. "




 

    The Anointing Screen



From the 6 May 2023 Liturgy


 

   



From the 6 May 2023 Liturgy for presenting the Bible

 


From the Liturgy for 6 May 2023 - The Crowning of the King

  

   
6 May 2023

   
Link to the Authorised Coronation Liturgy from website of the Church of England

Version with commentary