King Charles will be momentarily dressed in two separate golden robes worn by previous monarchs at his coronation
The glove will be placed on Charles' right hand and it is a demonstration of the sovereign as advocate and challenger for the protection and honour of the people.
It also bears a second meaning, as a reminder of holding power, symbolised in the sovereign's sceptre with cross, gently in his gloved hand.The King will also receive a Stole Royal - otherwise known as a golden priestly scarf. He will arrive in Westminster Abbey on 6 May wearing King George VI's crimson robe of state while the Queen Consort will wear Queen Elizabeth II's crimson robe of state.
He will remove this, sit in the coronation chair, and wear a simple white shirt, representing that he comes before God as a servant - then the anointing with holy oil will take place in private. The golden procession of robes follows this religious act. At the end of the coronation, the King will don his2:25The order of vestments the King will wear at the coronation is as follows:
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