Crowns for King Charles’ coronation

Three crowns will be worn by King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, during the ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey


St Edward’s Crown

Worn at moment of coronation

Made for King Charles II in 1661 to replace crown thought to have belonged to 11th Century King Edward the Confessor and destroyed in aftermath of English Civil War

Made of solid gold, 2.2kg crown has 444 gemstones, including rubies, sapphires, garnets and tourmalines


Imperial State Crown

Worn towards end of ceremony, and at appearance on Buckingham Palace balcony

St Edward’s Sapphire

Originally made for King George VI in 1937 to replace crown made for Queen Victoria in 1838

Black Prince’s Ruby

Cullinan II, 317-carat diamond

Crown was also worn by Queen Elizabeth II during her coronation in 1953


Queen Mary’s Crown

Modified version, with controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond removed, will be used to crown Camilla

India claims ownership of 105-carat jewel, which was given to Queen Victoria during the Raj

Koh-i-Noor set in crown for Queen Mary’s coronation in 1911

Crown to be reset with Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds from late Queen Elizabeth II’s personal collection


Source: Royal family 
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