Iconographer Aidan Hart designed the screen that shielded King Charles III during the Coronation.
Journalist, BBC Radio Shropshire
Aidan Hart, of Shropshire, got a phone call in November from His Majesty's chief private secretary asking him to be involved. "The anointing, which is the peak of the service, is not filmed," explained Mr Hart. "The Queen had a canopy but the King wanted three screens.The iconographer said he had known the King for 25 years and had previously had pieces commissioned by him, so the phone call had not been a huge shock.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
King Charles III Coronation: A Guide to the IconographyKing Charles is wearing historic “coronation vestments,” elaborately embroidered clothing that includes a jacket, robes, a sword belt and a glove, worn by monarchs before him at their coronations
Read more »
Prince George's biggest role yet - future king carries King Charles' robesPrince George is taking part in his biggest royal role yet, as the future king carries his grandfather King Charles's robes as they arrive at Westminster Abbey for the coronation
Read more »
Vermont Gun Bill Creating 72-Hour Waiting Period PassesThe Vermont Legislature on Friday passed a bill that requires a 72-hour waiting period for the purchase of guns and includes other provisions aimed at reducing suicides and community violence. The Vermont House concurred with a Senate amendment by a vote of 106 to 34. But Republican Gov. Phil Scott “has significant concerns about the constitutionality of the waiting period…
Read more »
The 81-year-old sleeping out to see the KingKilmarnock pensioner Jessie Young has been camping outside Buckingham Palace since Tuesday.
Read more »
Coronation timetable: A complete schedule of timings and events for King Charles's weekendHow long will the coronation ceremony start? When does the royal procession begin? Here's the full timetable of events for everything that will happen over King Charles's Coronation weekend.
Read more »
King Charles’s coronation weekend: how will it unfold?\n\t\t\tKeep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world.\n\t\t\tStay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expert\n\t\t\tcommentary and analysis you can trust.\n\t\t
Read more »