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King Charles will be crowned this coming Saturday inside Westminster Abbey. This will be a symbolic ceremony, making the King the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned there since 1066.
The day of opulence and formality will include more than 1000-year-old traditions, such as the Coronation Regalia—sacred items used during the ceremony.
These unusual items, which most recently appeared in 1953 during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, symbolise royal authority and duties.
A particularly remarkable item of the Coronation Regalia, the Imperial State Crown, was commissioned for King George VI’s 1937 Coronation.
It has been closely examined by jewellery experts at the UK store Steven Stone.
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Maxwell Stone, a diamond expert from Steven Stone told Express.co.uk: “When King Charles III leaves his Coronation, he’ll be wearing the Imperial State Crown.
“Last worn by Queen Elizabeth II, the spectacular piece is adorned with stones that bear great historical significance.”
The expert gave some insight into the jewels that feature inside the Imperial State Crown.
Maxwell added: “The gold, silver and platinum crown is decorated with 2868 diamonds, 269 pearls, 17 sapphires and 11 emeralds.
“The second largest stone cut from the Cullinan Diamond adorns the front, with an amethyst stone sitting above it.
“It is surmounted by a cross Pattee encrusted with emeralds and diamonds.”
According to Maxwell, one jewel in particular “adds to the crown’s historic value” because it is nearly 1000 years old.
“Adding to the crown’s historic value, it also contains St Edward’s Sapphire,” the expert claimed.
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It was commissioned for King George VI’s coronation in 1937. However, it resembles a crown made for Queen Victoria in 1838.
It is famous for being worn by the monarch when they depart Westminster Abbey following their Coronation.
But it is also worn at other official events, such as the yearly State Opening of Parliament.
