King Charles III's coronation comes nearly 70 years after his mother Queen Elizabeth II became monarch, and almost 9 months following her death
Queen Elizabeth,Royal Family,General News
King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, will each wear two robes during their coronation. Camilla will first wear the Robe of State that Queen Elizabeth wore to her coronation in 1953. She will then change into a personalized Robe of Estate whose details are rife with meaning. For the first time, according to the royal family's website, the Robe of Estate will include designs of insects. The stitching will consist of bees and a beetle, each representing "Their Majesties' affection for the natural world." Continuing with the natural-world theme,...
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