The State Opening of Parliament will see a number of glittering items from the Crown Jewels on display - but one of the priceless artefacts has a fascinating backstory
King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to attend the State Opening of Parliament today - the first since Sir Keir Starmer took over as Prime Minister.
The King's Crown Jewels, some of the most renowned and invaluable artefacts in the country, were relocated during World War Two for better protection against potential enemy seizure. He detailed how King George VI commanded the creation of a "deep hole" within Windsor Castle's grounds, "beneath a sally port, one of the secure entries to the castle, and two chambers constructed with steel doors."
Bruce shared that unveiling this astonishing narrative to the Queen was an extraordinary moment. He recounted: "What was so lovely was that the Queen had no knowledge of it. Telling her seemed strangely odd."
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