What Are the Orb and Sceptre on Top of Queen Elizabeth's Coffin at Her Funeral?

The items are part of the royal family's crowned jewels

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The Queen was presented with the Orb during her coronation, which also took place at Westminster Abbey, in June 1953.

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During the ceremony, the reigning monarch is formally crowned and given regalia.

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Orb a gold globe featuring a cross — is intended to symbolize that the monarch's power comes from God.

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Sceptre created for Charles II, has been used at every coronation since 1661.

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the Sceptre and Orb are used during the coronation, King Charles III, 73, is expected to hold them at his own ceremony as well.

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