King Charles III will be crowned Britain’s 40th reigning monarch since 1066 and with his coronation comes a lot of royal baggage filled with jewelry and regalia.
Sitting atop the flag was the Imperial State Crown, which is worn by monarchs at the end of coronation, on formal occasions, such as the State Opening of Parliament.The crown features jewels from around the world, including the Cullinan II diamond, cut from the largest diamond in the world, which was discovered in 1905 in Cullinan, South Africa; and the Black Prince’s Ruby, which is actually a spinel. Until 1783, all red stones went by the name of rubies.
During the coronation ceremony, the monarch wears the St. Edward’s Crown, which is only used to crown a new king or queen. Once the ceremony is over the monarch trades the St. Edward’s Crown for the Imperial State Crown. In 1911, George V used the crown once again, for the first time in 200 years. He had it set with permanent stones rather than rented jewels.
Woolton said the decision to use an existing crown “is of vital importance, and true to King Charles’ sustainable, ‘make do and mend,’ mentality. She is using a crown from the past that will have been refitted for her head,” said Woolton.
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