Imperial Robe

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Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Robe of Estate, a long purple velvet robe with gold embroidery and white ermine trim, displayed in a glass case at Windsor Castle.

Imperial Robe

British monarchy

Also known as: Imperial State Robe, Robe of Estate

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The monarch now wears the Imperial State Robe (also called the Robe of Estate) of purple velvet and the Imperial State Crown. He or she also holds the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross and the Sovereign’s Orb. Once again the sovereign is transported via the Gold State Coach in another state…
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The monarch now wears the Imperial State Robe (also called the Robe of Estate) of purple velvet and the Imperial State Crown. He or she also holds the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross and the Sovereign’s Orb. Once again the sovereign is transported via the Gold State Coach in another state…
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