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06.05.2023 / 12:01
All about King Charles’ coronation medieval crown and throne
during his much anticipated coronation.A multitude of royal regalia, including his crown, wooden crowning chair and more were used to formally coronate him.As the 74-year-old was officially inducted as sovereign, was given the sacred objects as he sat on the chair, and was robed with his blessed cloaks.In the moment that he was officially crowned, he was presented with St. Edward’s historic headpiece and it was placed onto of his head.The chair was commissioned by Edward I in 1300, where he used it to secure the Stone of Scone — also known as the Stone of Destiny.The chair has been used at many coronations since the 14th century and it is the seat that the incoming monarch sits on as they are given the regalia.King Edward I of England took the monolith from the Scottish people in 1296 and the chair was painted by Master Walter and detailed with patterns of birds, plants and animals.Either Edward the Confessor or Edward I, is also painted on the chair, showing his feet stepping on a lion.The Stone of Destiny was placed underneath the chair for Charles’ enthronement.