The problem for the 11th Duke is that, to be adorned by his ancestral coronation regalia, he must first hold the invite. The 11th Duke's mother was a canopy bearer in the Abbey for Elizabeth's ...

Which objects feature in a coronation service? Watch Dr Tony Trowles, Head of Abbey Collection and Librarian, explain how the replica regalia are used in coronation rehearsals. The Presentation of the ...

The effigy was generally close to the physical dimensions of the person it represented and kings and queens were dressed in full coronation regalia. On arrival at the Abbey the coffin was removed from ...

It was transported to Westminster Abbey for the coronation. The U.K. is the only European country that still uses regalia — symbols of royalty like the crown, orb and scepters — in ...

Both men are expected to bring that spirit of mutual respect to Charles’ coronation day on Saturday ... will hand Charles objects of the royal regalia. And in a notable cross-cultural mash ...