On May 6th King Charles III. officially crowned. His wife Camilla will also receive a crown – but unlike in the past, sustainability is the focus this year.
The wife of Britain’s King Charles III, Camilla, will wear Queen Mary’s crown at the couple’s coronation on May 6, according to Buckingham Palace. It is the first time in recent history that an existing crown has been used for the coronation of a king or queen’s spouse without a new one being made, the palace said on Tuesday.
Camilla is crowned with Queen Mary’s crown
This is intended to take account of “sustainability and efficiency”. Queen Mary was the grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022.
According to the palace, the more than 100-year-old crown has already been removed from the Tower of London for “small changes”. In its new form, it should be adapted to Camilla’s “individual style”. The crown will also be set with diamonds from Queen Elizabeth II’s personal collection. These so-called Cullinan diamonds come from the largest diamond ever mined, which was discovered in South Africa in 1905.
Coronation of Charles and Camilla on May 6th
King Charles III will wear the legendary Edwardian crown during the coronation at Westminster Abbey. It has already been reworked and brought back to display in the Tower of London. The crown is made of gold, silver, rubies and sapphires. She weighs more than two kilograms.
Preparations for the coronation of the new royal couple in May are gaining momentum: According to Buckingham Palace, the multi-day celebrations will include a star-studded concert, a national feast and traditional ceremonies.
Camilla herself has yet to stay away from public dates. She has been infected with the corona virus for the second time, as the palace announced on Monday.
Source: Stern
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