King Charles on Coronation Day.Photo: Getty; Shutterstock
King Charles hasofficially been crowned— and he hadtwo special onesfor the occasion.
During the ceremony, King Charles was crowned with the St. Edward’s Crown, which weighs nearly 5 lbs and was first created for King Charles II in 1661.
Keeping with tradition, the St. Edward’s Crown, which is only used to crown a new king or queen during the coronation ceremony, was last used in 1953 for King Charles' mother,Queen Elizabeth.
King Charles wearing St. Edward’s Crown.RICHARD POHLE/POOL/AFP via Getty
At the end of the service, King Charles changed into a separate crown, donning theImperial State Crown. This particular crown is slightly less heavy at a little over 2 lbs. — but still just as stunning with its 2,868 diamonds and colored stones, including 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 269 pearls.
Like the St. Edward’s Crown, the Imperial State Crown is also used on ceremonial occasions. It was last seen onQueen Elizabeth’s coffin during her funeral in September.
King Charles wearing the Imperial State Crown.ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty
Her crown was a historic moment as it marked the first time in recent history that an existing crown was used for the coronation of a Queen Consort instead of a new commission being made, the palace said, “in the interests of sustainability and efficiency.”
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King Charles and Queen Camilla weren’t the only royals wearing stunning headpieces for coronation day.
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The festivities will conclude on Monday, May 8 as volunteers take part in The Big Help Out in honor of King Charles' years of public service.
source: people.com
