Coronation Twitter emoji revealed as British king’s golden crown

Flags celebrating the upcoming Coronation of Britain’s King Charles III are placed in central London, Britain, April 8, 2023. — Reuters

LONDON: Buckingham Palace has revealed an official emoji to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

The colourful cartoon motif depicts the 17th century jewelled solid gold St Edward’s Crown with purple velvet cap – the regalia which will be used to crown the British king on May 6.