"King Charles' Modern Twist on Coronation Traditions"

King Charles III will have a shorter and less extravagant coronation ceremony than his mother's in 1953, but will still feature ancient traditions and royal regalia. He will take a shorter route to Westminster Abbey in a horse-drawn gilded black Diamond Jubilee State Coach, which has heat, air conditioning, power windows, and a suspension system. The ceremony will include five symbolic swords, two scepters, and the Sovereign’s Ring of sapphire with a ruby cross set in diamonds. Charles will be crowned with the St. Edward’s Crown and will switch to the lighter Imperial State Crown for the procession back to Buckingham Palace in the 260-year-old Gold State Coach.