“St Edward’s Crown Emoji Unveiled for King’s Coronation”

The Royal Family has taken a step towards social media by revealing the official coronation emoji for the upcoming King’s crowning ceremony. Buckingham Palace has confirmed the design and has released it on various social media platforms to provide their endorsement. This is an exciting development for the British monarchy, who have been looking to expand their online presence and connect with younger audiences. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the coronation emoji and what it means for the Royal Family’s social media strategy.


The design for an official emoji has been unveiled for the upcoming coronation of King Charles III next month. This colourful cartoon motif depicts the 17th century jewelled solid gold St Edward’s Crown with a purple velvet cap, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace.

The coronation of the King is set to take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6th. The St Edward’s Crown has historically been used at the moment of the coronation itself. This is the first time an emoji has been created for a British coronation, as the last crowning of a British monarch (Queen Elizabeth II) took place 70 years ago, before the invention of social media, mobile phones, and even the internet.

Marking the coronation weekend, the Palace has confirmed that the image of the official coronation emoji will appear on Twitter from Easter Monday, April 10th. Furthermore, official hashtags for social media have been released for the event, including #Coronation, #CoronationConcert, #CoronationWeekend, and #CoronationBigLunch.

One of the main features of the emoji is the St Edward’s Crown, a traditional symbol of the coronation ceremony that has been used in the British monarchy since the 17th century. The crown is made of solid gold and has over 400 diamonds and other precious stones. It is one of the most famous and valuable items in the Crown Jewels.

In addition to the emoji, the Palace has also released an official video revealing the royal route for the coronation of King Charles III. This video showcases the preparations underway for the big event, giving the public a glimpse of the grandiose ceremony.

The royal family’s Platinum Jubilee emoji was a crown-wearing corgi called PJ. The cartoon image of the cheerful dog, the late Queen’s favourite breed, appeared on the monarchy’s official Twitter account before the jubilee in June 2022. Sporting a crown of purple and platinum – the colours of the Jubilee, PJ appeared automatically on Twitter when users included Jubilee hashtags.

In conclusion, the creation of an emoji for the coronation of King Charles III highlights the modernization of the British monarchy in the age of social media. The official image featuring the St Edward’s Crown is a beautiful and fitting tribute to the coronation ceremony, and the release of official hashtags marks an innovative approach to public engagement. It will be exciting to see how the public responds to this new addition to the coronation tradition.


As we eagerly anticipate the coronation of the next British monarch, we can now add a new item to our list of royal viewing traditions: the coronation emoji. Buckingham Palace has confirmed the official design for the emoji that will be used on social media platforms to celebrate the King’s crowning, and it’s safe to say that it’s fit for a monarch. As we continue to navigate the digital age, it’s heartening to see centuries-old customs merge with modern technology. Let us raise a virtual glass to the next chapter of British monarchy and the new emojis that will undoubtedly become a staple of our coronation celebrations.