Two 'crucial' bracelets that will play a huge role in King's Coronation
King Charles may have stripped back the Coronation but that is not to say there is any less sparkle.
Britain's remarkable Crown Jewels are set to dazzle the nation once more along with golden regalia which has been used for more than 1,000 years.
The rarest and most sacred of all the royal crowns will take centre stage during Charles' Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6.
In a royal tradition dating back to the 17th century, the Monarch will wear the jewel-encrusted St Edward's Crown when crowned, which is the only time it is ever used.
Meanwhile his wife Queen Camilla will wear Queen Mary's Crown, in the interest of sustainability, which was made for the 1911 coronation commissioned by Queen Mary, consort of King George V.
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Queen Elizabeth II wore a new version of the bracelets for her Coronation (Getty Images)The crown's decadence tends to take the spotlight at royal events, but a closer look at the Coronation wardrobe will reveal a trove of regal treasure.
One accessory of particular note is the Armills bracelets, which are placed on the Sovereign's wrist during the Coronation service.
The gold cuffs are lined in red velvet, bringing a touch of comfort to every king who has worn them for his Coronation, from King Charles II in 1661 to King George VI in 1937.
Decorated with enamel symbols, they are fitted with an invisible hinge with a Tudor rose clasp.
King Charles will wear the older bracelets which date back to 1661 and have been used at every Coronation from King Charles II (RCT)Each is engraved with national symbols including a harp, a rose and a thistle.
Referred to as "bracelets of sincerity and wisdom", it is thought they relate to ancient symbols of military leadership and knighthood.
New Armills were made for the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, as a gift from the Commonwealth.
But her son will wear the original pair last used by his grandfather, George VI.
The bracelets were first supplied for the coronation of Charles II in 1661, by the royal goldsmith Sir Robert Vyner.
Charles and Camilla will be officially crowned on May 6 (Hugo Burnand/Buckingham Palace v)
Queen Elizabeth II returning to Buckingham Palace after her Coronation (Print Collector/Getty Images)Outside of royal events, the Crown Jewels are housed at the Tower of London where they are kept on public display.
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The Coronation Regalia are sacred and secular objects which symbolise the service and responsibilities of the Monarch.
They have played a central role in Coronation Services for hundreds of years and will be used at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in keeping with tradition.
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