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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Queen Camilla will hold ivory sceptre during coronation ceremony

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Queen Camilla will use an ivory sceptre during her and King Charles III’s coronation ceremony in May, despite reports suggesting it might be avoided.

The ceremony traditionally features deeply symbolic objects that represent the royal duties and responsibilities of the new monarch and his wife.

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