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Camilla Parker Bowles and Charles III
Very soon, a new monarch will be crowned in the UK. Charles III became the only representative of the Windsor dynasty, who had to wait 64 years for his turn to ascend the throne. Not surprisingly, people from all over the world are now closely following the developments in Buckingham Palace. Among other things, everyone is interested in how the coronation of the former Prince Charles will take place.
It is known that Karl, who in the past constantly rushed about with ideas of reform, did not become wiser with the ceremony – it will be held in accordance with the traditions that have been honored by the Windsors for centuries. True, the event is likely to take less time than it used to. But the current king of Great Britain will still pass through the ancient rituals, without changing the example of his ancestors. We tell you what relics are sacredly revered in the royal family of Britain and what curses are associated with these treasures.
Golden carriage of George III
“Nightmarine, this carriage is not designed for travel at all. She has leather straps. It shakes terribly in it, so it’s not very comfortable. It can only be driven at walking speed. Because of the weight of the carriage, the horses could hardly carry it. But from its height, a good view opens up, ”Elizabeth II recalled.
One can only sympathize with Charles III and Camilla Parker-Bowles, because they will go back to Buckingham Palace after the most significant event in their lives in the golden carriage of King George III. It is known that the weight of this royal relic is almost four tons, so it really moves with difficulty. Yes, and passengers expect a fair amount of shaking.
Throne of Saint Edward
It is impossible to imagine the coronation of Windsor without the legacy of King Edward. Until 1996, the Skoon stone was inserted into the throne, with which an interesting legend is associated. It is said that in 838 the Gaelic ruler Kenneth I the Bold united Scotland and, in honor of this event, ordered the Stone of Destiny to be installed on the site of the capital Skoon, which supposedly could distinguish the real ruler from the impostor. In 1296, Edward I moved the relic to Westminster Abbey, and since then the Scots have unsuccessfully tried to return the treasure to their homeland. They managed to achieve what they wanted only in 1996, however, with the condition that the Skoon stone should be provided to the Windsors during coronations. It is not yet known whether Charles III will pass the test of the relic of his ancestors.
Diamond Kohinoor, “Mountain of Light”
Of course, Charles III and his wife Camilla, who will take the title of queen consort, will try on the sacred crowns from the treasury of the Windsors. Diamonds straight from Africa, which are already more than 100 years old, deserve special attention in these jewelry pieces. However, BKS fans are much more interested in another relic of the Windsors – we are talking about the Kohinoor stone, otherwise called the “Mountain of Light”. This diamond is more than five thousand years old, and during the history of its existence it has been in the treasuries of Indian, Iranian and Afghan rulers. It is noteworthy that everywhere a bloody trail stretches behind Kohinur: its owners were either tortured, or poisoned, and even burned in oil.
“Whoever owns this diamond will be the master of the whole world, but will also know all its troubles. Only God or a woman can own it with impunity … ”- said in an ancient prophecy. The stone was eventually inserted into the British crown of the Queen Mother, but it is unlikely that we will see her at the upcoming ceremony. It is known that Camilla will take advantage of the crown of Queen Mary.
Crown Stones of the British Empire
On the way back to Buckingham Palace, Charles III will already be wearing the crown of the British Empire, which is encrusted with many stones with an interesting history. For example, the Black Prince ruby was intended to protect the English monarchy as long as the owners respect the relic. When the ancestor of the current king, Charles I, turned a stone into a button, troubles rained down on him: first a revolution, then an execution. After the tragic events, the “Black Prince” was stolen and sold to a jeweler for only four pounds. The relic returned to the crown of St. Edward only in 1960.
There are other treasures that, in theory, Charles III should use in his coronation. These are, for example, golden spurs, which are considered a symbol of chivalry. Or the sovereign’s ring, symbolizing the “marriage of the monarch with the country.” However, these treasures do not have the same fascinating history as other “bloody” Windsor relics.
