The happy optimism of spring!
Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II.
This will be the first coronation of a British monarch in the 21st century and the 40th to be held at Westminster Abbey since 1066!
Sir Jony Ive has designed the official coronation emblem for King Charles III, depicting flora from each of the four UK nations as a gesture to the King’s love of the natural world.
The rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the daffodil of Wales and the shamrock of Northern Ireland merge to form the shape of St Edward’s crown, which the King will be crowned with during the service.
The emblem’s colour palette is informed by the colours of the union flag: red, white and blue. On the primary emblem, the central crown appears in blue, surrounded by red floral patterns, which is encircled by a blue serif typeface.
Secondary versions of the coronation emblem include pairings of pink and red hues, light and dark blue, black and grey and white on a blue background.
We look forward to seeing the majesty and spectacle of the Coronation next weekend. What will you be doing on the day to celebrate?
Although King Charles III is not a Freemason, we toast him at every meeting because he is regarded as the head of our order. "To the king and the craft" is the toast.
Read more about the emblem here: https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/6-february-10-february-2023/jony-ive-king-charles-iiis-coronation-emblem/
This will be the first coronation of a British monarch in the 21st century and the 40th to be held at Westminster Abbey since 1066!
Sir Jony Ive has designed the official coronation emblem for King Charles III, depicting flora from each of the four UK nations as a gesture to the King’s love of the natural world.
The rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the daffodil of Wales and the shamrock of Northern Ireland merge to form the shape of St Edward’s crown, which the King will be crowned with during the service.
The emblem’s colour palette is informed by the colours of the union flag: red, white and blue. On the primary emblem, the central crown appears in blue, surrounded by red floral patterns, which is encircled by a blue serif typeface.
Secondary versions of the coronation emblem include pairings of pink and red hues, light and dark blue, black and grey and white on a blue background.
We look forward to seeing the majesty and spectacle of the Coronation next weekend. What will you be doing on the day to celebrate?
Although King Charles III is not a Freemason, we toast him at every meeting because he is regarded as the head of our order. "To the king and the craft" is the toast.
Read more about the emblem here: https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/6-february-10-february-2023/jony-ive-king-charles-iiis-coronation-emblem/