Ceremonial robes worn by 9th Duke of Rutland put on display at Belvoir Castle
Ceremonial robes made for the 9th Duke of Rutland worn during a King's Coronation are on display at a castle.
The robes of the Manners family, which will are on display at Belvoir Castle, have not been on public display for more than 22 years.
With the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III on May 6 and it adopting less formal attire, there is the opportunity to display the robes at the castle, which were worn during the coronation of George VI in 1937.
Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland, said: "It's a wonderful opportunity to share these beautifully made robes in this special Coronation year.
"It took us a while to track down where they had been stored, but I'm delighted to say we have now got the robes worn by the Duke and Duchess in 1937 and the three page uniforms worn by their three boys.
"We do hope everyone enjoys coming to see the robes which have been beautifully presented in the ballroom by the theatrical design team led by Charlotte Lloyd Webber."
The Duke's Coronation robes, trimmed with ermine and coronet, were worn by John, 9th Duke of Rutland at the Coronation of George VI at Westminster Abbey in 1937.
The Duke at the time performed the role of Bearer of the Consort's sceptre and cross. The same robes were later worn by the Charles, 10th Duke of Rutland, at the Coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953.
The 9th Duchess, Kathleen Tennant, was a Canopy Bearer for the Queen Consort, the Queen Mother.
The red page attire was worn by Charles, Marquis of Granby - future 10th Duke of Rutland and father of the present Duke, David Manners - where he performed the role of page to the Duke of Gloucester just two weeks before his 18th birthday.
Lord John Manners, aged 14 at the time, was page to the 9th Duke of Rutland and wore a gold coat trimmed with blue, the Belvoir colours.
Lord Roger Manners, aged 11 at the time, was page to the Lord Great Chamberlain, Second Earl of Ancaster, wore a blue coat trimmed with gold.
The Dukes of Rutland have taken part in most Coronations since James II in 1685.
Canons will be fired at Belvoir Castle on the Coronation weekend from May 7 to May 8.
Belvoir Castle is open for weekends only until April.
Belvoir gardens, woodland adventure playground and the Engine Yard village are open every day.
