Chocolatier artists have created the life-size sculpted bust of King Charles III as part of preparations for his coronation in the UK from May 6-8.
To make it, the Slough, England-based chocolatiers required approximately 3.7 gallons (17 liters) of chocolate weighing 50 pounds (23 kilograms).
To detail the King’s medals and shoulder pads, the chocolate masters used Mars Wrigley products such as Snickers, Twix, Galaxy and Bounty Celebrations mini bars among others, and Maltesers Teasers for the collar.
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Prior to the royal ceremony, where through a religious ritual the 74-year-old king will make vows to God and Country, the expert chocolatiers and modelers used the equivalent of 2,875 melted Celebrations chocolates.
Jen Lindsey-Clark and Tim Simpson were the experts in charge of creating and detailing the life-size 63-inch bust of King Charles III in 4 weeks for the chocolate company Mars Wrigley and it will be on display at the Mars Wrigley UK headquarters in Slough , England.
On social networks Jen Lindsey-Clark referred to the royal attire that the King is expected to wear during his coronation “Let’s see if you can spy on your favorite in the uniform of Their Royal Highnesses?”
“We have created a majestic sculpture of King Carlos III to commemorate his coronation,” he opined of the highly detailed chocolate modeled work of art.
“The resemblance is astounding,” said Celebrations senior brand manager Emily Owen, after spending hours studying the image of the monarch and his features.
They were looking for an image as close as possible to the one that will soon circulate on stamps, coins and banknotes.
“We are delighted to share this occasion with so many chocolate lovers across the country,” said Emily Owen.
Charles III will be the 40th King to be crowned in Westminster Abbey since 1066 along with Queen Consort Camilla, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning sovereign, on September 8, 2022. .
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