Sky News Lets People View the British Crown Jewels in AR Ahead of Coronation

A millennium-old institution tries out 21st-century tech with Atlantic Productions

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King Charles’ coronation will take place May 6, and to celebrate British television network Sky News launched an augmented reality experience that will let people around the world view the coronation crowns to be worn by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla as though they’re in front of them in the real world.

Created by Atlantic Productions, the AR experience currently allows smartphone users to view a digital version of King Charles’ coronation crown, the St.

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