King Charles wore the Imperial State Crown for the first time since his coronation in May at the first State Opening of Parliament of his reign — see the best photos ...

The king will carry both in the procession as he leaves Westminster Abbey. The Sovereign's Scepter with Cross features a huge drop-shaped diamond, the Cullinan I, weighing in at 530.2 carats.

The King’s Royal Threads. Then, it was time for a costume change. The monarch heads into the elaborate Robing Room and emerged wearing the Robe of State, an 18-foot red velvet cape.

The King also remembered his haircut from his mother's Coronation and "what the barber did to me". The 17th Century golden St Edward's Crown is worn by the monarch at the moment of their ...