This old thing? Finishing touches are made to the King’s 15ft Robe of State that was first worn by George VI for his Coronation in 1937
- King Charles will don the robe worn by his grandfather at the Coronation
- The Queen Consort will arrive in a robe first made for Queen Elizabeth II
- The velvet on both robes has been restored by the Royal School of Needlework
The splendour of the King’s Coronation robes were revealed for the first time last night.
As a champion of sustainable fashion, the King will don the same Robe of State worn by his grandfather King George VI for his Coronation in 1937, which boasts a 15ft train.
The Queen Consort, too, will arrive at the Coronation in a robe first made for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and resized for Saturday’s ceremony.
The velvet on both robes has been restored by the Royal School of Needlework and the lining and gold lace by Ede & Ravenscroft.
During the ceremony, the King and Queen Consort will change into new purple Robes of Estate to mark their transformation after being crowned.
Camilla’s new robe has been adorned with bees and beetles to reflect the Royal couple’s affection for the natural world.
The velvet on both King Charles and the Queen Consort’s robes has been restored by the Royal School of Needlework and the lining and gold lace by Ede & Ravenscroft
King Charles will don the same Robe of State worn by his grandfather King George VI for his Coronation in 1937
Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation Dress and Robe in exhibition in Buckingham Palace