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A crown, many flowers and a symbol for every part of Britain: Buckingham Palace has the official emblem for the coronation of King Charles III on Friday evening.
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It was designed by British designer Jony Ive, known for his innovative designs for Apple devices such as the IMac and the IPhone.
At the center of the emblem is the Edwardian crown, with which Charles (74) is to be crowned on May 6th.
It is decorated with blossoms symbolizing the different national flowers from the four parts of the United Kingdom - the rose from England, the thistle from Scotland, the daffodil from Wales and the shamrock from Northern Ireland.
The whole thing is red, blue and white, the British national colors.
It is intended to be used during Coronation weekend and on gift items and informational materials.
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As Apple's chief designer for many years, Ive had a major influence on the brand's iconic designs: from the groundbreaking iMac with the semi-translucent colorful housing to the innovative iPod and iPhone, the Briton was instrumental in the design of all these products.
In 2019, Ive, who was considered one of the closest confidants of the late company founder Steve Jobs, left the company - to set up his own company called LoveFrom.
"The design is inspired by King Charles' love for the planet, the environment and his deep concern for the natural world," Ive said of his latest assignment, according to the statement.
The emblem is also intended to reflect the optimism of spring and celebrate the start of the new Caroline era for the UK: "The gentle modesty of these natural forms combine to create an emblem that celebrates both the joyful and profound meaning of this occasion."
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