The coronation scene in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is one of the most iconic moments in the series. As the Pevensie siblings are crowned Kings and Queens of Narnia, their regal attire and stunning crowns are a visual celebration of their bravery and new responsibilities. Each crown reflects the character and role of the sibling it belongs to, and the props themselves are a testament to the craftsmanship and thought that went into the film's production.

The Two Types Of Crowns

Before diving into the specifics of each crown, it's important to note the two main types of crowns used in the movie. The metal crowns, seen in close-ups and formal scenes, are intricately designed pieces of jewelry. These were all crafted piece by piece with details like acorns, leaves, and other symbols that tie into Narnia's themes of nature and renewal. On the other hand, there were soft crowns which were lighter versions made for comfort during long shoots and action sequences. These were often made with flexible materials and designed to look identical to the metal versions when worn. The soft versions were especially made for safety during shooting. The actors portraying the older Pevensies had to have safer variants while riding their horses, considering it could be extremely dangerous if they were to fall on the metal crowns.

Behind The Scenes: Crafting The Crowns

The crowns were created under the direction of costume designer Isis Mussenden, with a meticulous approach to symbolism and detail. Every element was intentional, from the materials chosen to the intricate designs. The flowers on Lucy and Susan’s crowns, for instance, required hours of hand carving, and Peter’s crown included 80 individually crafted pieces. All of the crowns are copper and electroplated.

This dedication to artistry was not limited to the crowns. The entire wardrobe team worked tirelessly to ensure that each detail of the Pevensies' attire matched their character arcs and the larger themes of the story. As the actors remarked during their first fitting, the costumes—and especially the crowns—made them feel as though they had truly stepped into another world.

Pevensie’s crowns displayed at the Arlington museum - Texas USA

Peter Pevensie’s Crown

Peter, as the High King, wears the most commanding crown of the four. His crown features bold designs with a balance of strength and elegance, embodying his role as a leader and protector. The crown is heavy and ornamental, with a medieval influence. It has apple leaves around the base, entwined apple leaves and alternating acorns around the midsection, with a central sun motif and alternating engraved oak and apple leaves at the top. Oak leaves symbolize wisdom and strength, and are traditional imagery for “kingship.” Apple leaves symbolize knowledge, and refer to Narnia’s tree of protection.

Lucy Pevensie’s Crown

Lucy’s crown is a delicate piece that perfectly mirrors her innocence and kindness. It’s silver and made of tiny laurel leaves, interspersed with yarrow and laurel flowers. Yarrow is a symbol of healing, courage, and love, and we chose laurel for its qualities as a wreath. The laurel flowers are carved from white mother-of-pearl, and the yarrow flowers are gold mother-of-pearl.

Susan Pevensie’s Crown

Susan’s crown features an elegant and sophisticated design, reflecting her wisdom and grace. Like Lucy’s, Susan’s crown includes handcrafted flowers and other natural motifs, but the overall structure is more ornate, showcasing her status as the "Gentle Queen. It has daffodils and mountain ash leaves. Daffodils are a symbol of spring, and mountain ash wood, used to make bows, so it refers to her bow.

Edmund Pevensie’s Crown

Edmund’s crown stands out with its strong yet understated design. As the "Just King," Edmund’s crown represents his journey from betrayal to redemption. The crown of Edmund plays is silver with birch leaves, symbolizing protection, rebirth, and change. It’s medieval in style, with elaborate engraving on the leaves’ surfaces.

How We Recreated The Pevensie’s Crowns

As of March 2025 we’re still working on our new designs for the crowns, the plan is to make them out of metal.

This blog couldn’t be written without the following resources

The Lion, The Witch, & The Jeweler - JCK

The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Official Illustrated Movie Companion – November 1, 2005

There’s rarely a perfect way to explain these nuances, that’s why we’re thrilled to dedicate a page on the website to these fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. It’s important for fans and collectors to understand the details so they know what prop they want to buy and how it works!

Stay tuned for more insights into prop-making, and thank you for supporting our work as we bring these iconic pieces to life!

The magic behind the Pevensie’s Crowns