As the United Kingdom prepares for its first coronation ceremony in over 70 years, the royal family is readying the Crown Jewels.
on May 6 formalizes his role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of his title and powers, The ceremony is set to take place at Westminster Abbey, with pomp and circumstance the likes of which have never been seen in person by anyone under 70.
The king will be officially crowned with St. Edward's Crown, a tradition since the 17th century. Created for his namesake predecessor, King Charles II, in 1661, the crown is modeled after the original medieval crown, and features four crosses-pattée, four fleurs-de-lis, and two arches, mounted on a deep purple velvet cap and ermine band. The crown is inlayed with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes, and tourmalines.
However, the crown is not with contention of its own. Prior to the coronation, the crown will be reset to remove the controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond -- which many see as a symbol of Britain's violent colonial rule over India. However, the Koh-i-Noor is being replaced with the Cullinan III, IV, and V diamonds.
Queen Camilla will also carry her own matching, equally embellished pieces: The Queen Consort’s Rod with Dove and The Queen Consort’s Sceptre with Cross, originally made for Queen Mary's coronation in 1685.
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