King Charles coronation cross will have shards allegedly from Jesus Christ’s crucifixion

King Charles coronation cross will have shards allegedly from Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.

Two shards of what is known as the True Cross were gifted to King Charles by Pope Francis to celebrate the ceremony.

The pieces have been fixed into the Cross of Wales, a silver cross that will be carried into Westminster Abbey next month as part of the May 6 procession, the Church in Wales shared online.

The cross uses Welsh slate, reclaimed wood and silver from the Royal Mint in Llantrisant.

Charles has close links to Wales. As heir to the British throne, he held the ancient title of Prince of Wales until he became king last September on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth. His son and heir William is now Prince of Wales.

Accepting the gift on behalf of the Church in Wales, Archbishop Andrew John said: ” We are honored that His Majesty has chosen to mark our centenary with a cross that is both beautiful and symbolic.”

“Its design speaks to our Christian faith, our heritage, our resources and our commitment to sustainability. We are delighted too that its first use will be to guide Their Majesties into Westminster Abbey at the Coronation Service.”

The new cross, made from recycled silver along with Welsh slate and reclaimed wood, was a gift from the king to the Church in Wales to mark its centenary in 2020. It will lead the coronation procession at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6.

It features two small shards from the relic donated by the pope which have been shaped into a cross behind a rose crystal gemstone.