Supertunica

This is removed for the Anointing ceremony in which they wear the Colobium sindonis ("shroud tunic"), an intentionally plain robe.

[3] The Supertunica, with the Colobium, have the longest history of any of the coronation robes, dating to the medieval period.

[1] The Supertunica is designed to resemble ecclesiastical robes as a reminder of the divine nature of the monarchy.

A belt of cloth of gold, lined with white tabby weave fabric supported his sword scabbard.

[7] For reasons of time William IV was not invested with a Supertunica, though the ceremony was included in the programme for the coronation.

[8] Queen Victoria's Supertunica was 130 centimetres (51 in) long and made on yellow warp with gold thread through it.

It is brocaded in silk of different colours with a scroll design using roses, thistles, shamrocks and palm leaves.

The cloth of gold was woven by Messrs. Warner of Braintree, Essex, with around 9–10 inches (230–250 mm) made each day.