It is the world’s most incredible collection of royal regalia and will be presented to King Charles on May 6th. What makes the pieces so unique.
London – If King Charles (74) and King Consort Camilla (75) will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, viewers are likely to experience the greatest show of splendor and pomp in 70 years. All efforts culminate in the climax of the spectacle at which Charles III. the crown jewels are presented. These art treasures of history are stored at the Tower of London less than a month before the holy moment. Royal expert Rebecca English was allowed for dailymail enter the Jewel House in the former prison of London and explain the fascinating details of the customs and royal regalia.
During the coronation act on May 6th, King Charles gets two crowns
What makes the Crown Jewels so unique is the fact that the British Crown Jewels are still a ‘working’ collection. It is the most spectacular collection of royal regalia in the world, and its history is closely intertwined with that of the monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II (96, † 2022) received a crown, staff, sword, scepter and ring at her coronation on June 2, 1953, which are now on Charles III. pass over However, a variety of objects are used during the act, such as the anointing.
Made especially for the moment of the coronation act, Charles III. the stately weight of St Edward’s Crown of 2.27 kilograms, which also stands just over 30 centimeters in height. As a symbol of the Christian faith, it carries the cross on top. 444 precious stones, including rubies, amethysts and sapphires cover the solid gold frame. A velvet cap with an ermine ribbon is said to make it more comfortable to wear. On leaving the abbey, Charles III. the crown that has been placed on every British monarch since 1661, against the Imperial State Crown.
The British Crown Jewels
The British Crown Jewels are considered the most valuable collection of diamonds and jewels and are kept in the Tower of London. However, the part of the crown jewels displayed there is only a small part of the entire treasure.
The crown jewels include, among other things, various crowns, scepters (with either a cross or a dove), orbs, swords, spurs, and rings. In addition, various items of clothing, such as the royal robe, are counted among the crown jewels.
The Crown Jewels are only worn on special occasions, notably during the coronation ceremony of a new monarch and the annual State Opening of Parliament.
Charles should be more than aware of the “burden” of history at the coronation
Studded with 2,868 diamonds in silver settings, this contains state crown the Cullinan II, also known as the Little Star of Africa, which was cut in a cushion shape with 317.4 carats (63.48 grams) and set in the center of the front plate of the British royal crown. The crown, worn each year to the opening of Parliament, was made in 1937 after the crown worn by Queen Victoria (81, † 1901). Below the Cullinan II, the unpolished and uncut Black Prince Ruby (Black Prince Ruby) shines at an impressive 170 carats (34 grams) and 5 centimeters in length, and has been part of the crown treasury since the 14th century.
A jeweled sword is carried in the procession and presented to the monarch as a symbol of knightly virtues. The Jeweled Sword of State is considered the most beautiful and valuable sword in the world. It was made for George IV (67, † 1830) at a cost of £6,000 (€6,800). It presents a wealth of jewelry in all colors and in gold. At the coronation, this sword is held as one of the military emblems by the “Guardian of the House of Jewels” to be handed over to the monarch as an honorary gift from the Church after it has been presented to the monarch.
The orb symbolizes the secular and Christian powers of the ruler and is traditionally placed in the right hand of the monarch before being taken to the high altar. The orb was made for the coronation in 1661 and weighs a whopping 2 1/2 pounds (1.1 kilograms). The hollow sphere is a miniature globe adorned with a cross, with an emerald on one side and a sapphire on the other side as an eye-catcher, a further 365 diamonds, 18 rubies, nine emeralds and nine sapphires are also set in it.
It is also worth mentioning ring: As a symbol of faith and dignity, it represents the monarch’s bond with his people and the Church. The current ring dates back to William IV, who commissioned it in 1831, and features a stunning sapphire set with rubies in the shape of the Cross of St George surrounded by 14 diamonds – a copy of an earlier ring commissioned for Charles II. was made. The jewel is placed on the fourth finger of the King’s right hand by the Archbishop of Canterbury and has been adjusted in advance. But the exclusive stones also have their pitfalls: Because the ownership of the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond is unclear, Charles banished it from Camilla’s crown. Sources used: dailymail.co.uk, wikipedia
