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Sep 8, 2022 · On the day of her coronation, June 2, 1953, the queen wears the garb that has collectively become known as the crown jewels. Upon her head is St. Edward’s Crown, which was designed for...
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- St Edward’s Crown. Queen Elizabeth on her coronation day in 1953. Getty Images. The St Edward’s Crown was last seen on one very special occasion - Queen Elizabeth’s coronation.
- Imperial State Crown. Getty Images. If the Queen is seen wearing a crown, it’s likely to be this one. Kept at the Tower of London with the rest of the Crown Jewels, it dates back to 1838 and is one of the smaller crowns in the collection.
- George IV State Diadem Tiara. Getty Images. Another of Queen Elizabeth’s most recognisable jewels, the George IV State Diadem is perhaps her most patriotic - featuring symbols of England, Scotland and Ireland.
- Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Getty Images. If you glance down at a note or stamp, you’ll see Queen Elizabeth’s profile wearing this tiara. Designed by Garrard for Queen Mary, the designer called it one of her “most valued” tiaras as it was a wedding present from the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland society.
Coronation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953. The Queen wears the Imperial State Crown, 1937 and holds the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross, 1661 and Sovereign’s Orb, 1661. Image: Queen Elizabeth II (b1926) in Coronation Robes.
It is usually also worn at State Openings of Parliament, although Elizabeth II wore a hat in March 1974, June 2017 and December 2019 after snap general elections, and in May 2021; and, in October 2019 she wore the State Diadem, while the Imperial State Crown was carried beside her. [23]
The Crown Jewels are worn only at coronations (St Edward's Crown being used to crown the monarch) and the annual State Opening of Parliament (the Imperial State Crown). At other formal occasions, such as banquets, Elizabeth II wore the jewellery in her collection.
Jun 2, 2017 · The coronation of Queen Elizabeth — which took place 64 years ago today — featured the famous 3-lb. Imperial State Crown, which is the same sparkler that the 91-year-old monarch wears when she...
Sep 19, 2022 · The Imperial State Crown was the crown worn by Queen Elizabeth at the State Opening of Parliament, generally once a year. It is roughly 12 inches tall, and weighs just over 2 pounds.
