An array of historic chairs will be used for the coronation of Britain's King Charles, Buckingham Palace said as it revealed the latest details of an event that will be full of pomp and pageantry
The historic St Edward's Chair, which was made over 700 years ago and was first used for the coronation of King Edward II in 1308, is set to be used for the moment of Charles' crowning.
In addition, the king and his wife Queen Consort Camilla will be seated in what are called Chairs of Estate and Throne Chairs at different points during the service, the palace said in a statement on Saturday.A upholsterer works on restoring a throne chair at Marlborough House, ahead of the Coronation of King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort on May 6., in London, Britain February 17, 2023.
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