The Coronation on May 6 is arguably the most important day in King Charles’ life—so what will he wear for the occasion? As People reports, both King Charles and Queen Camilla will wear a mixture of centuries-old garments and new pieces. Marie Claire covered both the King’s two coronation crowns and the Queen’s crown in separate pieces—here we’ll dissect what else they’ll don on the big day.
The King will wear several historical robes throughout the ceremony, steeped in traditions dating back 1,000 years. The order and the importance of his robes are detailed in the Liber Regalis, or Royal Book, which is a 14th century manuscript that serves as the official guide for Coronation ceremonies, according to Westminster Abbey.
