coronation robe

Sovereignty ceremony garment

A coronation robe is the ceremonial garment worn by a monarch during their crowning ceremony.

These robes are typically elaborate, featuring rich fabrics like velvet or silk, often trimmed with ermine fur and embroidered with royal symbols.

The robe symbolizes the sovereign's authority and the solemnity of ascending to the throne: The king's coronation robe trailed behind him as he approached the altar.

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