King Charles III reveals the one thing that made him nervous at his coronation
King Charles III has admitted that he feels «slightly anxious» when wearing the St Edward's Crown during formal occasions, expressing concern that the heavy crown might «wobble.» Speaking in the upcoming documentary Coronation Girls, the King described the crown as weighing over two kilograms, making it “much heavier and taller” than he anticipated, as reported by AFP.
As reported by AFP, he said, «The big one that you're crowned with, the St Edward's Crown, it weighs five pounds (more than two kilogrammes). It is much heavier and taller, so there's always that feeling of feeling slightly anxious, in case it wobbles.»
The documentary, which is set to air on Boxing Day in Canada, follows the journey of 12 Canadian women who sailed to London in 1953 to witness the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. These women revisited Buckingham Palace in 2023, where they were unexpectedly greeted by King Charles.
Despite being only four years old during his mother's coronation, Charles shared that he had clear memories of the event, noting, «I remember it all so well then, because I remember my sister and I had bath time in the evening. My mama used to come up at bath time wearing the crown to practice. You have to get used to how heavy it is.»
The St Edward’s Crown, which is one of the most iconic symbols of the British monarchy, played a central role in King Charles's coronation in 2023. It is made from solid gold and is adorned with over 400 gemstones, including sapphires, rubies, and diamonds. The crown, which weighs nearly
