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The (Latin for "shroud tunic") is a simple sleeveless white linen shift worn by monarchs of the United Kingdom, British Monarchs during part of the Coronation of the British monarch, Coronation service. It symbolises divesting oneself of all worldly vanity and standing bare before God. Following the anointing in the coronation service, the is placed over the monarch's clothes, and then the , a long robe of gold brocade, is placed over that. Wearing these garments, the monarch is invested with the regalia, crowned and enthroned. Both garments are removed before the final procession out of the abbey. Both of these robes are of very ancient design; those used by the medieval kings of England were said to have been used by King Edward the Confessor at his coronation in 1043, however these were destroyed by the Parliamentarians after the English Civil War. In modern times, a new has been made for each coronation.


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*Colobium British monarchy Ceremonial clothing English clothing Regalia Court uniforms and dress {{Clothing-stub