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Charles’s coronation emblem revealed, showing British king’s love of nature
Published by Jessica Weisman-Pitts
Posted on February 10, 2023
2 min readLast updated: February 2, 2026
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Published by Jessica Weisman-Pitts
Posted on February 10, 2023
2 min readLast updated: February 2, 2026
The official emblem in English language of the coronation of Britain’s King Charles created by designer Jony Ive is unveiled by Buckingham Palace, London, Britain February 10, 2023 in this handout image. Buckingham Palace/Handout via REUTERS
The official emblem in English language of the coronation of Britain’s King Charles created by designer Jony Ive is unveiled by Buckingham Palace, London, Britain February 10, 2023 in this handout image. Buckingham Palace/Handout via REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) – The official emblem which will be used for the celebrations to accompany the coronation of Britain’s King Charles in May was unveiled on Friday, with the design giving a nod to the monarch’s many years of environmental campaigning.
The emblem features flora from all the four nations that make up the United Kingdom – the rose of England, thistle of Scotland, daffodil of Wales and shamrock of Northern Ireland, which was a tribute to Charles’s love of nature, Buckingham Palace said.
It was also designed to use the red, white and blue colours of the Union flag.
“The design was inspired by King Charles’ love of the planet, nature, and his deep concern for the natural world,” said the designer Jony Ive. “The emblem speaks to the happy optimism of spring and celebrates the beginning of this new Carolean era for the United Kingdom.”
Charles automatically became king of 15 realms, including Canada, New Zealand and Australia, on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth in September, but his official coronation will take place on May 6 at London’s Westminster Abbey in keeping with a tradition dating back some 1,000 years.
Accompanying the service, there will celebrations including traditional processions, a music concert at Windsor Castle, street parties, light shows and community volunteering, Buckingham Palace has said.
(Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by William James)
An emblem is a symbolic representation or design that signifies a particular idea, organization, or event. In this context, it represents King Charles's coronation and his commitment to environmental issues.
Sustainability refers to the ability to maintain or improve certain essential processes without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It often involves environmental stewardship and responsible resource management.
A coronation is a ceremonial event in which a monarch is formally crowned and invested with royal authority. It is often accompanied by various traditions and celebrations.
Flora refers to the plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. In the context of the article, it highlights the different plants representing the four nations of the UK.
The colors of the Union flag—red, white, and blue—symbolize the unity of the nations within the United Kingdom. They are often used in national emblems and representations.
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