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and crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. They remain in the Robe Royal as they receive homage from the bishops, peers of the realm and members of the Royal Family and the Communion is conclude. The monarch then moves to the shrine and tomb of St Edward the Confessor where the regalia, Robe
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The George IV Robe Royal is gold-coloured with symbols including foliage, crowns, fleurs-de-lis, eagles, roses, thistles and shamrocks embroidered in coloured thread. It is worn as a
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and closed by a gold clasp in the shape of an eagle. The George IV Robe Royal was made by John Meyer for £24, with the gold clasp manufactured by goldsmiths
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Unlike most of the robes used in the coronation the Robe Royal is not typically made new for each monarch. The one in current use was made for the 1821
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vestment used by clergy. The association with ecclesiastical attire is intentional and meant as a reminder of the
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before passing into private hands. It was returned to the Crown in the early 20th century and was used at the
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for the procession out of Westminster Abbey. During the Coronation the monarch is enrobed by the
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the monarch dons the Robe Royal over the top of the Supertunica and also wears the
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The monarch enters Westminster Abbey for their coronation wearing the
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worn by the British monarch when they are crowned at their
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Coronation of the English, Scottish, and British monarchs
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Royal and Stole Royal are removed and replaced with the
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Index

Robe royal

George VI
Westminster Abbey
Supertunica
Stole Royal
robe
coronation
Orb
Ring
Sceptres
coronation of George IV
Robe of State
Colobium sindonis
Supertunica
Spurs
Sword of Offering
Armills
Stole Royal
Orb
Ring
Sceptres
Imperial Robe
Lord Great Chamberlain
Groom of the Robes
Master of the Robes
Mistress of the Robes
coronation of George IV
Dalmatic
divine nature of the monarchy

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