Former Apple design employee crafts King Charles's coronation emblem
text_fields
London: King Charles III's coronation is scheduled for May 6 and the official emblem for the event was unveiled by Buckingham Palace on Saturday. It was created by acclaimed British designer Sir Jony Ive who designed iPhone designs as Apple's chief design head.
The emblem features a circular floral design and pays tribute to the king's love for nature. It has brought together flowers of four nations of the UK - the rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the daffodil of Wales, and the shamrock of Northern Ireland. The red, white, and blue of the UK's national flag are in the emblem.
"It is such an honour to be able to contribute to this remarkable national occasion, and our team is so very proud of this work. The design was inspired by King Charles' love of the planet, nature, and his deep concern for the natural world. The new emblem is about the happy optimism of spring and celebrates the beginning of a new Carolean era for the United Kingdom. The gentle modesty of these natural forms combine to define an emblem that acknowledges both the joyful and profound importance of this occasion," said the designer.
The flowers together create the shape of St. Edward's Crown with which King Charles will be crowned.
The emblem will feature throughout the Coronation celebrations in May including the service at Westminster Abbey and the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle, as well as national events, street parties, and community gatherings, said Buckingham Palace. It will also be in all official merchandise across digital and social media.