ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Mantle (royal garment)

Okay kiddo, so let's talk about mantles. You know how sometimes when you wear a coat or a sweater, it keeps you warm? Well, a mantle is like a special coat that kings and queens wear over their normal clothes.

The mantle is usually made of very fancy and expensive materials like silk or velvet, and it has a special design on it that represents the king or queen's family or country. It's a way for them to show off who they are and where they come from.

Sometimes, when a king or queen is being crowned or having a big ceremony, they will wear their mantle to make them look even more important and special. It's like putting on their fancy clothes for a very important occasion.

So, that's what a mantle is, kiddo. It's a very fancy coat that important people wear to show off who they are and where they come from.