Six Facts about The Coronation Emblem

On 6th May, 2023, our sixty-fifth monarch, King Charles III, will undertake the sacred coronation ceremony. The new ‘Coronation Emblem’ has been created specifically for the King, and will be a recognised logo during the celebratory month. In this blog, we are providing you with six facts of the Coronation Emblem…

The Three Monarchs’ Coronation and Jubilee Crown Set 1935-1953

  • Includes
    • The King George V 1935 Silver Crown for the Silver (25th) Jubilee of reign which featured a one-off Art Deco interpretation of St George and the dragon
    • The King George VI 1937 Silver Crown for his Coronation which featured a traditional approach to the Coat of Arms, and was the last silver crown coin ever to circulate in Britain
    • The Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Crown for her Coronation which featured a portrait of the young queen on horseback
  • Comes in a luxury presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity

The Importance of Royal Maundy

Royal Maundy is the tradition of the British Monarch ceremonially distributing small silver coins, known as “Maundy Money”, to elderly recipients. It dates back as far 600 AD and its origins lie in the story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples after the Last Supper. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin word […]