As King Charles prepares for his coronation ceremony in May, a royal expert revealed that he may be practicing wearing the heavy St. Edward’s Crown.

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The details of the coronation are carefully being planned and rehearsed to ensure that the event is executed perfectly. One key aspect of the ceremony is the use of the St. Edward’s Crown, which is only used during coronation ceremonies.

According to Joe Little, the editor of Majesty Magazine and a royal expert, King Charles may be practicing wearing the crown in order to get used to its weight and size. The St. Edward’s Crown weighs nearly 5 pounds, while the Imperial State Crown weighs over 2 pounds, making them both very heavy.

Little revealed that Queen Elizabeth herself had to practice wearing the crown for quite some time before her coronation, and may have even worn it at home to get used to the feeling of having it on her head. King Charles “has memories” of his mother’s practice sessions, according to Little.

It’s likely that King Charles will also participate in various rehearsals leading up to the coronation, just as Queen Elizabeth did before her own coronation. Little suggested that there may even be a mock Abbey set up in Buckingham Palace so that they can rehearse the ceremony as closely as possible.

While the coronation ceremony itself may be months away, it’s clear that every detail is being carefully planned and rehearsed to ensure that the event is executed perfectly. As the St. Edward’s Crown is only used during coronation ceremonies, it’s a once-in-a-reign moment that requires a great deal of preparation.

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The coronation of King Charles is an important moment in British history, and the use of the St. Edward’s Crown symbolizes the continuity and tradition of the monarchy. As King Charles prepares for this historic event, he is following in the footsteps of his predecessors, including Queen Elizabeth, who also had to practice wearing the crown before her own coronation.

Despite the weight and size of the crown, King Charles is likely to take it all in stride and carry out his duties as monarch with grace and dignity. The coronation ceremony is a time-honored tradition that celebrates the continuity and stability of the British monarchy, and King Charles’ preparation for the event reflects the importance and significance of this historic moment.