The Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, originally the Crown Jewels of England, are a collection of royal ceremonial objects kept in the Jewel House at the Tower of London, which include the coronation regalia and vestments worn by British monarchs.

The Imperial State Crown is the state crown of the British monarch. Based on the design of Queen Victoria's Crown of 1838, which had fallen into disrepair, it was made in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI. The crown remains in use today at …

The history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.

Oct 1, 2024 · As the world mourns the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on Sept. 8, 2022, questions abound about what will happen to the crown jewels, a dazzling collection of crowns,...

Jun 2, 2017 · The coronation of Queen Elizabeth — which took place 64 years ago today — featured the famous 3-lb. Imperial State Crown, which is the same sparkler that the 91-year-old monarch wears when she...

The Imperial State Crown was first worn by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when she processed from Westminster Abbey on the day of her Coronation on 2 June 1953. It was originally made for the Coronation of her father, King George VI in 1937.

Sep 19, 2022 · While the Queen was lying in state, on top of her coffin rested the Imperial State Crown, perhaps the most familiar treasure in the Crown Jewels - a priceless collection of tens of thousands of...

Sep 19, 2022 · It is largely reported that Queen Elizabeth II wore four crowns regularly throughout her reign. But, there are many more within the Royal Family's collection. There are seven sovereign crowns, but some have fallen out of use, or are kept for display purposes only.

Feb 3, 2025 · The St Edwards Crown is one of the most well-known symbols of the royal family and is the coronation crown for the kings and queens of England. The original crown was used in the 13th century and ...

Mar 5, 2024 · The Imperial State Crown is one of the most impressive that features within the Crown Jewels. But what do you know the crown that is worn for official duties by King Charles and his late...