The Crown Jewels - The Royal Family
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.
The Coronation Regalia - The Royal Family
Apr 9, 2023 · The heart of the Crown Jewels and housed in the Tower of London where they are kept on public display, the Coronation Regalia are sacred and secular objects which symbolise the service and responsibilities of the monarch.
The Crown Jeweller - The Royal Family
Dec 19, 2018 · The current Crown Jeweller is Mr Mark Appleby, who was appointed by Her Majesty The Queen in 2017. He is the 10th Crown Jeweller, a position that is bestowed upon an individual by The Sovereign. Mr Appleby heads the jewellery workshop for Mappin & Webb.
St Edward’s Crown removed from the Tower of London ahead of …
Dec 3, 2022 · St Edward’s Crown, the historic centrepiece of the Crown Jewels, has been removed from the Tower of London to allow for modification work to begin ahead of the Coronation on Saturday 6th May 2023.
The Honours of Scotland - The Royal Family
The Honours of Scotland are the oldest regalia in the British Isles. The crown, the sword and sceptre date from the late fifteenth and early sixteenth century, during the reigns of James IV and James V, the grandfather and father of Mary Queen of Scots.
Royal Finances - The Royal Family
Estimates of The King’s wealth often mistakenly include items which are held by him as Sovereign on behalf of the nation and are not his private property. These include the official Royal residences, the majority of art treasures from the Royal Collection and the Crown Jewels.
The Coronation: history and ceremonial | The Royal Family
The form and wording have varied over the centuries. Queen Elizabeth II undertook to rule according to law, to exercise justice with mercy - promises symbolised by the four swords in the coronation regalia (the Crown Jewels) - and to maintain the Church of England.
Queen Mary’s Crown is removed from display at the ... - The Royal …
Feb 23, 2023 · The choice of Queen Mary’s Crown by Her Majesty is the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be used for the Coronation of a Consort instead of a new commission being made, in the interests of sustainability and efficiency.
The official website of the Royal Family | The Royal Family
The King's speech marking the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. We are all, at the end of each day, united by our love of Scotland. Press release 10 September 2024.
A first glimpse at Their Majesties' Coronation robes... - The Royal …
Apr 29, 2023 · The new images show the Royal School of Needlework’s embroidery team conserving The King’s Robe of State, which will be worn by His Majesty on arrival at Westminster Abbey, and The Queen Consort’s Robe of Estate, which will be worn after Her Majesty is crowned, on departure from Westminster Abbey.