King Charles' scepter, which he held at his coronation on May 6, 2023, contains a piece of a controversial diamond known as the Great Star of Africa.

Some South Africans are calling for Britain to return the world's largest diamond, known as the Star of Africa, which is set in the royal sceptre that King Charles III will hold at his coronation ...

The scepter, made for Charles II in 1661, represents the monarch’s power — even though in modern Britain, the role of a king is largely symbolic and constitutional, rather than all-conquering.

King Charles III's coronation: What to expect, the traditions and symbolism explained Charles will be the 40th monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey.

It is understood that Camilla will hold a gold sceptre surmounted by a cross and a second staff made of ivory and topped by a dove during the coronation at Westminster Abbey on 6 May.

Queen Camilla will use an ivory sceptre during her and King Charles III ’s coronation ceremony in May, despite reports suggesting it might be avoided. The ceremony traditionally features deeply ...

Queen Camilla will use an ivory sceptre during her and King Charles III ’s coronation ceremony in May, despite reports suggesting it might be avoided.

Queen Camilla will use an ivory sceptre during her and King Charles III’s coronation ceremony in May, despite reports suggesting it might be avoided. The ceremony traditionally features deeply ...

The crown jewels of the Czech Republic include the Crown of Saint Wenceslas, a royal orb, a scepter, the coronation vestments of the Bohemian kings, the gold reliquary cross, and St. Wenceslas' sword.