I Was Hugely Impressed- Says king Charles. Read more
The King said he was hugely impressed by 'the most marvellous illuminations', light-heartedly adding: 'All the right spellings?' Ms Romeo replied: 'That's been checked many times, many times.'
'It's extraordinary, it goes right on to us leaving the abbey,' the King commented.
It will also include video and photos from the ceremony as well as interviews with key players. The King and Queen were also shown a collection of previous rolls including the one made for his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
The first Coronation Roll was created for Edward II and Queen Isabella in 1308.
The National Archives hold most of them, but many are missing and none exist for Edward III, Henry VI, Edward IV, Richard III, Henry VII, Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth I and Charles I.
The King said: 'I'm riveted, I read that after 1308, there are quite a lot missing. And we don't know where they disappear to? What happened to all the other lost rolls?'
The King and Queen were introduced to Timothy Noad, the heraldic artist, and Stephanie Gill, the calligrapher.
'I can't tell you how grateful I am for your work,' the King said, adding: 'You deserve a stiff drink after all that!'
Speaking to Ms Gill, the Queen said: 'Your eyes must have been very strained?' She replied: 'More so my hands, it was a lot of detail.'
The couple were also shown a unique digital version which is being launched as part of a project where the public will be able to view the roll and search for specific information.
It will also include video and photos from the ceremony as well as interviews with key players. The King and Queen were also shown a collection of previous rolls including the one made for his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
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