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Medal and Emblem of the Coronation of King Charles III: What do they mean and who created them?
The medal and emblem of the coronation of Charles III are two important elements to consider regarding this event, which will take place on May 6th.
On May 6th, England will witness one of the most anticipated events in recent times: the coronation of Charles III as the new British monarch will take place. This process, which has not occurred since 1953, will officially end the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in the last months of the previous year. Once again, the Westminster Abbey will be the setting for the ascension of the new monarch to the throne.
Everything is meticulously planned, and nothing is left to improvisation. During the ceremony, all kinds of elements will be important, such as the coronation emblem or the commemorative medals for this day. Here’s what you need to know about them.
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What is the coronation emblem of Charles III like?
This symbol includes the name of the new King of England and the date on which the coronation will take place, as an outer circle.
Inside, the importance of colors must be highlighted. In this case, there are only three: red, blue, and white. As noted by ‘Hola’, this symbol reflects Charles III’s love for nature. The goal is to bring together the flora of all the countries that make up the United Kingdom. First, the rose of England, followed by the Scottish thistle, the Welsh daffodil, and the Northern Irish shamrock.
All these flowers form the Crown of St. Edward, another of the most popular symbols in the United Kingdom.
Who designed the coronation emblem?
According to what Vogue indicates, it has been the former design director of the Apple brand, Jony Ive, and his collective, LoveFrom, who have been in charge of reflecting such a historic day in a logo, a symbol that will go down in the history books.
What is the Coronation Medal of Charles III like?
In addition to the emblem, there is a medal to commemorate this date, one of the most important in recent times for England, as a new monarch is officially crowned, something that has not been done since 1953.
According to ‘BBC’, this medal is made of alpaca, a material closely related to silver, and on both sides of this medal there are two well-differentiated faces. On one side, you can see the date of the day on which Charles III ascends to the British throne. On the other, the faces of the new Heads of State can be seen.
Who designed Charles III’s coronation medal?
According to what News Drum points out, the double portrait in which the faces of Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla appear has been the work of Martin Jennings. The medal has been made in Birmingham, by the company Worcestershire Medal Service Ltd.