Mary Evans Coronation of King George VI, robes, regalia and vestments 10677966

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Picture No	10677966
Date	1937
Description	Coronation of King George VI, robes, regalia and vestments
Details	Four pictures showing the changes of King's Coronation robes and vestments during the Coronation ceremony. On the left, the King arrives at Westminster Abbey in crimson velvet Robe of State and the Cap of Estate. After anointing he is invested with the Imperial Mantle of Cloth of Gold embroidered with golden eagles. He then receives the orb before handing it back and receiving the Sceptre with the Cross and the Sceptre with the Dove and being crowned with St. Edward's Crown. Finally, at the end of the ceremony, he withdraws to St. Edward's Chapel where he changes into a Royal Purple Robe of State and wears the Imperial State Crown for leaving the Abbey.
Source	Illustration by W. Bryce Hamilton in The Sphere, 8 May 1937
Credit	© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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