Orb and Sceptre

For the use of the orb and sceptre as a sign of authority see Globus cruciger and Sceptre § Christian era.

photograph of the interior of Westminster Abbey during the coronation service. The Queen is moving in procession toward the Archbishop of Canterbury
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II for which the march was composed

Orb and Sceptre is a march for orchestra written by William Walton for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, London, on 2 June 1953. It follows the pattern of earlier concert marches by Elgar and Walton himself in consisting of a brisk opening section followed by a broad melody in the middle, trio, section and a return to the lively first theme to conclude the piece after a second appearance of the big tune.