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The Coronation Roll
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The Robe Royal and Stole

A new Stole was commissioned for this coronation, taking inspiration from the Stole worn by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The Stole for the Coronation of His Majesty The King was been newly created and embroidered by the Royal School of Needlework, from a design created by Timothy Noad, Herald Painter at the College of Arms, overseen by Garter King of Arms.

The Robe Royal is worn over the Supertunica and is more similar in design to a robe. The Imperial Mantle being used by His Majesty The King at this year’s Coronation was made for the Coronation of George IV in 1821, and has been worn by King George V, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. It is the oldest vestment being used in the Coronation Service.

The Robe Royal and Stole Royal placed on a white background
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The Robe Royal and Stole Royal

The Coronation Vestments, comprising of the Supertunica (left) and the Imperial Mantle (Robe Royal) (right), displayed in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, London. The vestments will be worn by King Charles III during his coronation at Westminster Abbey
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The Coronation Vestments, comprising of the Supertunica (left) and the Imperial Mantle (Robe Royal) (right), displayed in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, London. The vestments will be worn by King Charles III during his coronation at Westminster Abbey

The Prince of Wales puts the Stole on King Charles III after he has been vested in the Supertunica and Robe Royal (Imperial Mantle) during his coronation ceremony.
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The Prince of Wales puts the Stole on King Charles III after he has been vested in the Supertunica and Robe Royal (Imperial Mantle) during his coronation ceremony.