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 …

2017年6月2日 · 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 history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.

Set with more than 650 rose and brilliant cut diamonds, the magnificent orb and cross originally adorned Queen Victoria’s State Crown of 1838. Below the monde hang four large pearls said to have once belonged to Queen Elizabeth I.

2023年11月7日 · The Imperial State Crown contains nearly 3,000 jewels, including its central stone, the Black Prince's Ruby. Here's the legendary history of this mysterious gem.

2022年9月14日 · What is the Imperial State Crown? The Imperial State Crown was the crown the Queen wore when she left Westminster Abbey after her coronation. It was also used on other State occasions, including...

2022年9月14日 · Sixteen months after the death of her father, King George VI, and her accession to the throne, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in a glittering ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London.

2022年9月19日 · 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...

2020年6月2日 · An in-depth look at the Imperial State Crown – the third crown Queen Elizabeth II wore to leave Westminster Abbey and return to the Buckingham Palace – after she had been crowned the the Queen wearing the St Edward’s Crown at the coronation on 2 June 1953.

The Crown Jewels are the ceremonial treasures which have been acquired by English kings and queens, mostly since 1660. The collection includes not only the regalia used at coronations, but also crowns acquired by various monarchs, church and banqueting plate, orders, insignia, robes, a unique collection of medals and Royal christening fonts.