The royal orb and the royal sceptre with cross are both Crown Jewels of the UK. Charles III’s coronation may’ve been the shortest in British history—while Victoria’s was one of the longest.

The King will be anointed with holy oil and receive the Sovereign’s Orb, coronation ring and sceptre, and will then be crowned with the majestic St Edward’s crown and blessed. The ceremony has ...

The security operation, dubbed Operation Golden Orb, contains a reference to the coronation orb that will play a role in the ceremony. The coronation will be held at Westminster Abbey where 39 ...

The regalia is made up of a collection of objects that act as symbols of royalty and are presented, or invested, to the new monarch during the coronation service. It includes two crowns, swords, an ...

Along with other Crown Jewels the Imperial Orb and Imperial Sceptre ... most notably during the State Opening of Parliament ...

In the ceremony, which will be broadcast on television, the King will take the coronation oath, swearing to govern the UK with law and justice, and will formally receive the orb and sceptre ...