![]() ![]() It was Henry VIII who first realised the potential of fashion as a political tool. ![]() ![]() It may seem a relatively small gesture, given the opulence of every other garment, yet in declining to have something unnecessarily made he is very publicly declaring that the commitment he showed to sustainability as Prince of Wales will continue when he is king. However, King Charles has decided to re-use the belt and glove made for his grandfather, George VI. Given the lavish nature of such garments, it is perhaps unsurprising that it has been tradition for recent monarchs to reuse them, although they have usually had a new coronation sword belt and glove made. On top of the Supertunica will be a floor-length cloak named the Imperial Mantle, or Robe Royal, which was made for George IV in 1821. The robe was made for George V in 1911, and has been worn in every coronation since, including that of Elizabeth II. The King will be dressed in layers of glittering robes, including a shimmering gold-sleeved coat called the Supertunica for the crowning. It is now only days until the Coronation of King Charles III, and the outfit he will be wearing has finally been announced. ![]()
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