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The Crown is of a design similar to St Edward's Crown: it includes a base of four crosses pattee alternating with four fleurs-de-lis, above which are four half-arches surmounted by a cross. Inside is a velvet cap with an ermine border. The Imperial State Crown includes several precious gems, including: 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 5 rubies. It includes several famous jewels. The Cross atop the Crown is set with a sapphire taken from the ring of Edward the Confessor. The Black Prince's Ruby is set on the front cross pattee. Furthermore, the famous Cullinan II, or Lesser Star of Africa, is set on the front of the Crown.

It is generally worn at the end of a coronation when the new monarch departs from Westminster Abbey, though it was actually worn during the ceremony by Queen Victoria and King Edward VIIEdward VII Albert Edward ( 9 November 1841 6 May 1910) was the first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. As well as being the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the British dominions beyond the Sea, Edward was also, both of whom complained about the weight of the normally used crown, St Edward's CrownSt Edward's Crown is one of the British Crown Jewels used primarily in the coronation of a new monarch. It was made in 1661 for the coronation of Charles II, and is reputed to contain gold from the Crown of St Edward the Confessor, an English monarch who. Furthermore, it is worn annually by the Queen at the State Opening of ParliamentIn the United Kingdom, the State Opening of Parliament is an annual event held usually in October or November that marks the commencement of a session of Parliament. It is held in the House of Lords Chamber after Parliament first assembles in consequence. Traditionally, the Crown and other jewels leave in their own carriage and arrive at the Palace of WestminsterClock Tower and New Palace Yard from the west The Palace of Westminster on the banks of the River Thames in Westminster, London, is the home of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, which, together with the Queen, form the Parliament of the United prior to the Queen's departure from Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch. Buckingham Palace or The Palace is also used to refer to the source of press statements coming from the British Royal Family. History Originally Buckingham House, it was built for. They are then transported to the Robing Room, where the Queen dons her robes and wears the Crown.

The Imperial State Crown, except when in use at State Openings, and the other Crown Jewels, may be found on display at Jewel House in the Tower of LondonThe Tower of London is officially Her Majesty's Palace and Fortress, The Tower of London although the last ruler to reside in it as a palace was King James I ( 1566- 1625). The White Tower the square building with turrets on each corner that gave it its n.

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