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[[File:Crowning of George VI.jpg|thumb|Glove as worn during the coronation of George VI]]
The '''coronation glove''' is a single white glove worn on the right hand by the British monarch during part of their coronation.
The '''coronation glove''' is a single white glove worn on the right hand by the British monarch during part of their coronation.


Revision as of 09:45, 20 April 2023

Glove as worn during the coronation of George VI

The coronation glove is a single white glove worn on the right hand by the British monarch during part of their coronation.

Use

The glove has been part of the coronation ceremony since that of Richard II in 1377.[1] A single white glove is worn on the right hand only. It is presented and worn after the monarch puts on the Sovereign's Ring, symbolising a marriage-like commitment to the kingdom.[2] The gloved hand holds the Sceptre with Cross during the crowning. The glove remains in place while the monarch moves to the throne, to receive the homage from bishops and peers of the realm. The glove is removed before the first homage, that of the Archbishop of Canterbury, is paid.[3]

The clergyman and historian Thomas Fuller, writing in 1655, stated that the white colour of the glove is a symbol of purity and integrity and intended to recall the virtues of Anglo-Saxon king Edward the Confessor.[1] In modern practice the glove is presented at the coronation by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.[4]

Elizabeth I

This glove has been exhibted at the Fashion Museum in Bath. It is white with gold embroidery and gold fringe on the sleeve.[5] In common with other gloves of this period, the Elizabeth I coronation glove has prominent stitching where the fingers join, continuing along the back of the hand in what may be the inspiration for modern fourchette detail on the back of gloves.[6]

Victoria

Vcitoria's glove was a gauntlet of white kid leather with embroidery on the back of the hand depicting the arms of the Howard family in red and blue silk with gold detail. The Earl of Howard traditionally fulfils the role of Earl Marshal and organises the coronation, the batons associated with that role are depicted behind the arms. The arms are surrounded by Honi soit qui mal y pense, the motto of the Order of the Garter. The sleeve of the gauntlet is decorated with gold embroidery, edged with purple silk satin and a gold tassle. It measures 35 centimetres (14 in) in length. A replica of the glove, made in the 1870s, is in the collection of the Glove Collection Trust, a charity associated with the Worshipful Company of Glovers and is on long term loan to the Fashion Museum in Bath. Manufacturer is not known.[7]

Edward VII

White kid leather, 36.5 centimetres (14.4 in) in length. Back of the hand has the embroidered arms of the Duke of Newcastle who held the traditional right to present the glove. Also a depiction of a crown. The embroidery was in red, white and blue silks and gold metal thread. The sleeve of the gauntlet had a design of acanthus, vines and lillies emroidered in godl thread. A duplicate is held by the Glove Collection Trust. Made by 

Messrs Harborow[8]

George V

White kid leather, 36.5 centimetres (14.4 in) in length. Back of the hand has the embroidered arms of the Duke of Newcastle and a crownembroidered in red, white and blue silk and gold metal thread. The gautnlet sleeve is decorated with roses, shamrocks, thistles and acorns embroidered with cgold thread. A duplicate is held by the Glove Collection Trust. Made by 

Messrs Harborow.[9]

George VI

39 centimetres (15 in) in length. White kid leather. Back of the hand has the embroidered arms of the Duke of Newcastle and a crownembroidered in red, white and blue silk and gold metal thread. The gautnlet sleeve is decorated with roses, shamrocks, thistles and acorns embroidered with cgold thread. A duplicate is held by the Glove Collection Trust. Made by Dents, embroidery by Edward Stillwell and CO.[10]

Elizabeth II

For the 1953 coronation the Duke of Newcastle, as Lord of the Manor of Worksop, petitioned the COurt of Claims for that manor's traditional right of presenting the coronation glove. The claim was denied as the duke had placed his estates into a limited company and the court determined not to award any rights to limited companies.[11] The glove was instead provided by teh Worshipful COmpany of Glovers.[12]

Made by Dents. White jid level with embroidery by the Royal School of Needlework of Elizabeth's cipher in gold and a crown in gold and red velvet. The glove was gauntlet in style with the cuff decroated with embroidery of gold wire, metal strips and sequins in floral patterns with roses, acorns and shamrocks. Two gloves were made in case of any issue, Dents retain the spare which was also worn by Elizabeth to check sizing.[2] The original is in the collection of the Glove Collection Trust, also on long term loan to the Fashion Museum. The glove is 34 centimetres (13 in) long. The leather was provided by Pittards.[13]

  1. ^ a b Green, Anne (6 November 2021). Gloves: An Intimate History. Reaktion Books. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-78914-510-6.
  2. ^ a b "Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Glove". Dents. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  3. ^ Torrance, David. "The coronation: history and ceremonial" (PDF). House of Commons Library. pp. 58–59. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  4. ^ Elizabeth Crowned Queen: The Pictorial Record of the Coronation. Crown Publishers. 1953. p. 63.
  5. ^ "Queen Elizabeth I coronation glove to go on show". BBC News. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  6. ^ Webb, Wilfred Mark (16 September 2022). The Heritage of Dress: Being Notes on the History and Evolution of Clothes. DigiCat. p. 65.
  7. ^ "Queen Victoria's Coronation glove - GCT 25744". The Glove Collection Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  8. ^ "King Edward VII's Coronation glove -GCT 25745". The Glove Collection Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  9. ^ "King George V's Coronation glove - GCT 25747". The Glove Collection Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  10. ^ "King George VI's Coronation glove - GCT 25748". The Glove Collection Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  11. ^ Torrance, David. "The coronation: history and ceremonial" (PDF). House of Commons Library. p. 22. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  12. ^ Redwood, Mike (25 February 2016). Gloves and Glove-making. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 7. ISBN 978-1-78442-148-9.
  13. ^ "Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation glove - GCT 25749". The Glove Collection Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
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