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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Dominic Picksley

Coronation robes banned by King Charles, with peers told to wear business suits instead

More than 500 years of tradition have been cast aside for the historic coronation of King Charles with robes now set to be banned.

The new monarch has decided to jettison the tradition by telling peers to leave their lavish coronation robes and coronets at home and come dressed in what amounts to a business suit.

But the rule has attracted ire from some.

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