Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
This is the crown cloth. During the State Opening of Parliament, the King wears the Imperial State Crown. Before the King’s arrival, the crown is displayed in the Royal Gallery sitting upon this cloth. 👑
The intricate embroidery is lightly cleaned in preparation for the ceremony. The central motif has been changed to reflect the King’s initials – CR.
The Heritage Collections team look after this textile, one of thousands of varied and important objects which are part of Parliament.