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 Coronation Emblem was designed by Sir Jony Ive KBE

Sir Jony Ive was chosen to create the official Coronation Emblem. Ive is a highly prestigious designer who had a lengthy career as the chief design officer at Apple and actually helped to design the iPhone!

The design pays tribute to The King’s love of the natural world

When planning the design, Sir Jony Ive wanted to choose something that would celebrate the beginning of this new era. He says the design was “inspired by King Charles’ love of the planet, nature, and his deep concern for the natural world”.

The design also represents the United Kingdom

The design brings together the floral motifs of the United Kingdom. The rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the daffodil of Wales and the shamrock of Northern Ireland all form into the shape of the St Edward’s Crown.

The Union Jack has been incorporated into the design

The emblem has been designed using the same shades of red, white and blue that are featured on the Union Jack; the national flag of the United Kingdom.  Another way in which the design represents the United Kingdom.

St Edward’s Crown sits in the middle of the emblem

A design of St Edward’s Crown, created using a mixture of roses, thistles, daffodils and shamrocks, sits in the centre of the emblem. This is the crown which will be used during the Coronation Service on the 6th May 2023.

The Coronation Emblem will feature throughout the historic celebrations

The emblem will feature at the Coronation Service itself, the Coronation Concert and at other national events, street parties and gatherings. It will also be used for all official merchandise and on social media platforms.

The 2023 King Charles III Coronation Gold Sovereign Range are the first sovereign coins to carry the Coronation Emblem. Secure yours HERE.