the king s orb and sceptres were made for the last king charles, king charles ii, in 1661. they ve been used in coronations since then. the orb is a hollow gold globe, mounted with jewels and topped with a cross symbolising the christian world. the sceptre with cross represents power and justice. the star of africa on top is cut from the largest diamond in the world. the king will also be presented with the sceptre with dove. also called the rod of equity and mercy, it represents the monarch s spiritual role. st edward s chair was made in 1300 by order of edward i to enclose the stone of destiny, a symbol of the scottish monarchy. it will sit on the mosaic floor, in front of the high altar. st edward s crown is only used at a coronation. we re familiar with a representation of it on post boxes or on the cover of a passport. it s solid gold, set with 41m jewels, including rubies, sapphires and garnets.
King Charles III’s coronation ceremony dates back to the anointment of Solomon and the crowning of King Edgar in 937 by Dunstan Archbishop of Canterbury.
by order of edward i to enclose the stone of destiny, a symbol of the scottish monarchy. it will sit on the mosaic floor, in front of the high altar. st edward s crown is only used at a coronation. we re familiar with a representation of it on post boxes or on the cover of a passport. it s solid gold, set with 444 jewels including rubies, sapphires and garnets. lets talk about the crowds now. keen royal watchers have been camping out near buckingham palace, for many days in some cases, eager to witness tomorrow s historical event. ashleyjohn baptiste has been talking to people waiting for a glimpse of the royal procession, and he s on the mall for us now.
the king s orb and sceptres were made for the last king charles, king charles ii, in 1661. they ve been used in coronations since then. the orb is a hollow gold globe, mounted with jewels and topped with a cross symbolising the christian world. the sceptre with cross represents power and justice. the star of africa on top is cut from the largest diamond in the world. the king will also be presented with the sceptre with dove. also called the rod of equity and mercy, it represents the monarch s spiritual role. st edward s chair was made in 1300 by order of edward i to enclose the stone of destiny, a symbol of the scottish monarchy. it will sit on the mosaic floor, in front of the high altar. st edward s crown is only used at a coronation. we re familiar with a representation of it on post boxes or on the cover of a passport.
way forward for the country at a summit. let s turn to uk news. the stone of destiny has arrived at westminster abbey from edinburgh castle for the coronation of king charles iii next saturday. the stone is an ancient symbol of scotland s monarchy on which kings and queens of britain have been crowned for centuries. our correspondent has more. reunited for the coronation, the ancient stone, the stone of destiny, on which scottish kings were crowned, and the ancient throne, the 700 year old coronation chair, which was constructed for edward i the english king who seized the stone and brought it to london. choir sings the stone