Imperial State Crown
One of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Imperial State Crown is one of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom and symbolises the sovereignty of the British monarch. It has existed in various forms since the 15th century. The 1937 version is worn by a new monarch for the first time in the royal procession following their coronation (having been crowned with St Edward's Crown during the ceremony) and subsequently used at State Openings of Parliament. The crown is adorned with 3,170 precious stones, including the Cullinan II diamond, St Edward's Sapphire, the Stuart Sapphire, and the Black Prince's Ruby (a spinel).
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Country | United Kingdom |
Made | 1937 |
Owner | King Charles III in right of the Crown[1] |
Weight | 1.06 kg (2.3 lb) |
Arches | 2 (four half-arches) |
Material | Gold, silver, platinum |
Cap | Velvet trimmed with ermine |
Notable stones | Cullinan II, St Edward's Sapphire, Black Prince's Ruby, Stuart Sapphire |
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