Dating back to 1661, the Orb — a gold globe featuring a cross — symbolizes that the monarch's power comes from God. The Sceptre, created for Charles II, has been used at every coronation since ...

were also used during the coronation, including, the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross, the Sovereign's Orb and the Coronation Spoon. As coronation expert Alastair Bruce told PEOPLE, the Jewels ...

During the coronation, the sovereign holds the orb in their right hand. When Charles I had the orb made in 1661, he spent £1,150 on it. That’s the equivalent of nearly $290,000 today.

Source: Royal Collection The Sovereign's Orb — seen here in Queen Elizabeth II's left hand — is used in coronation ceremonies. It's a symbol of the monarch's power. The Sovereign's Scepter ...

The King will be anointed with holy oil and receive the Sovereign’s Orb, coronation ring and sceptre, and will then be crowned with the majestic St Edward’s crown and blessed. The ceremony has ...

In the ceremony, which will be broadcast on television, the King will take the coronation oath, swearing to govern the UK with law and justice, and will formally receive the orb and sceptre ...

The security operation, dubbed Operation Golden Orb, contains a reference to the coronation orb that will play a role in the ceremony. The coronation will be held at Westminster Abbey where 39 ...