Revealing the 200-year-old outfit King Charles wore at his coronation

He will wear royal robes, a crown and carry centuries-old treasures.

The traditional ceremonial dress is an essential part of the King's coronation. The order of dress is set out in an ancient 14th-century book, kept in the library of Westminster Abbey.

King Charles III, 74, will be crowned on May 6 at Westminster Abbey. (Photo: Reuters)

In a tribute to environmental sustainability, King Charles III decided to re-wear the Imperial Mantle made from brocade fabric made for King George IV in 1821 and worn at the coronations of King George V, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.

“These are two of the most important pieces that will be worn at the King’s coronation,” said Caroline De Guitaut, the King’s Artistic Curator. “The first is the Supertunica, woven from cloth of gold and embroidered with gold thread in a traditional design. Over it is the Royal Robe, made for King George IV in 1821 and will be worn again at the upcoming coronation.”

During the coronation, King Charles III will also reuse the gold-embroidered gloves that were made for King George VI's coronation in 1937. These costumes are often displayed in the Tower of London because they are part of the coronation ceremony, showing the royal authority and prestige.

"England has a great king who always uses environmentally friendly things, honoring sustainability. The use of gloves by George VI is very meaningful. This is a legacy, honoring the past of the modern king," said Deborah Moore, CEO of the company that produced the gold-embroidered gloves for the 1937 coronation.

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