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The historic St Edward’s Crown, which has been the centerpiece of the coronations of British monarchs for more than 350 years, has been removed from the Tower of London to make way for King Charles III’s coronation next May, Buckingham Palace said.
The tiara, usually part of the Crown Jewels displayed in the Tower, has been in use since the coronation of King Charles II in 1661, following the restoration of the monarchy after Oliver Cromwell’s 10-year reign.
The St Edward’s Crown replaced the medieval version, believed to date from the 11th century reign of Edward the Confessor, which was melted down in 1649.
Charles III will be crowned with the crown of St Edward in a solemn ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6, just as his late mother Queen Elizabeth II was in 1953. He will also wear the Imperial Crown during his service.
Consisting of a solid gold frame set with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnets, topaz and tourmalines, the St. Edward’s Crown follows its original medieval forebears, featuring four crosses and four lilies. It also has a velvet hat with an ermine band.
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