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Russell Myers & Nicola Croal & Siobhan Macdonald

King Charles 'priceless' golden Coronation robes and the family tribute behind them

King Charles will be dressed in golden robes that were previously worn by his ancestors for his Coronation this weekend.

His Majesty will bear layer upon layer of glittering Coronation vestments on his body, inspired by priestly attire, during the religious service in Westminster Abbey's coronation theatre.

To keep with the monarch's sustainability beliefs where possible, the priceless vestments were also once worn by his mother Elizabeth II, grandfather George VI and great-grandfather George V during their coronations at Westminster Abbey, the Mirror reports.

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