royal sceptre
King's ceremonial rod
A royal sceptre is an ornamental staff carried by monarchs as a symbol of sovereignty and authority.
Typically made of precious metals and adorned with jewels, it appears in coronation ceremonies and formal portraits.
The sceptre represents the ruler's power to govern, paired traditionally with the orb and crown among regalia.
Also spelled *scepter* in American English.
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- crown jewelsSovereign's ceremonial treasures
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- throne roomSovereign's formal audience hall
- orbLuminous celestial body
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- sceptres
- regaliacrown jewels, orb, ceremonial dress, imperial crown, ceremonial garb
royal sceptrechains
Linked metal restraints
shackles · ball and chain · yoke · dunce cap · fool's cap
royal sceptrewalking stick
Handheld support for ambulation
shepherd's crook · broom · spade · broom handle · hammer
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