Coronation Regalia at Westminster: Complete Object Guide

Every object choreographs authority—weight, touch, and ritual timing.

Crowns

• St Edward’s Crown: used for the act of crowning; massive, symbolic weight.
• Imperial State Crown: worn later for departures and appearances.

Sceptres and Orb

• Sceptre with Cross: temporal authority under divine law.
• Sceptre with Dove: mercy and spiritual responsibility.
• The Orb: a globe surmounted by cross—Christ over the world.

Sword, Spurs, Armills, and Ring

• Sword of Offering: justice and protection of the realm.
• Spurs: chivalric duty; rarely worn but ceremonially presented.
• Armills: bracelet‑like tokens of sincerity and wisdom.
• The Sovereign’s Ring: sometimes called the “wedding ring of England.”

Where You’ll See Them

• Close to the high altar during the investiture segment.
• Processed in and out under careful custody.

Visitor Tips

• Post‑coronation displays may feature replicas or detailed labels.
• Audio guides often include regalia explanations—don’t skip.

Bottom Line

Regalia translates constitutional ideas into touchable, memorable ceremony.