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The Coronation Roll
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Supertunica

The King is dressed in the Supertunica, an embroidered gold coat. It was made in 1911 for the Coronation of King George V and has subsequently also been worn by King George VI at his Coronation in 1937 and by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The design of the Supertunica is based on priestly and religious vestments.

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.