Coronation: Take a look at the special 1661 golden spurs presented to the King

King Charles III has been presented with a special set of spurs during his coronation which has seen the military play a key role.

The spurs were included among the first English coronation ornaments in 1189 and were used during the coronation of Richard I.

As well as symbolising knighthood, their use in the coronation comes directly from the ceremony of creating a knight.

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The ones used in King Charles' coronation were made in 1661 for Charles II, but altered in 1820 for George IV – with new textiles replacing earlier buckles and straps.

In the coronation of King Charles III, the spurs formed part of the ceremony in which the sovereign was invested with symbols of royalty – with the Lord Great Chamberlain presenting the spurs to His Majesty.

Traditionally, the spurs were fastened to the sovereign's feet, however, they are simply held to the ankles of kings since the restoration in 1661.

In the case of queens, the spurs were presented and then placed on the altar at Westminster Abbey.

Spurs are also worn by Army personnel, with field officers, those of the rank of major and above, and the adjutant of a battalion, wearing spurs in boxed boots when in ceremonial or mess dress uniform.