kingship

“By accompanying her father on major events, she’s like learning kingship and building a human network at a tender age,” Cheong said.

The mantle, which fastens across the chest with a golden eagle clasp, is inspired by ancient coronation ensembles and its priest-like style is meant to symbolise the divine nature of kingship.

Later this month, King Charles III will travel to France and Germany for the first state visit of his kingship.

They represent the mystical bond between man and beast but also kingship and its heraldic symbol.

The timing is awkward for Charles, who is in the very early days of his kingship.