During King Charles III's coronation, he is expected to wear the same crown as his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Here's everything you need to know about St Edward's Crown.
September 19, 2022 - 12:43 BST Megan Bull Following Queen Elizabeth II's passing, her eldest son, formerly the Prince of Wales, has taken on the title of King Charles III, however, his royal coronation is yet to take place. While he has been formally proclaimed monarch at an Accession Council, King Charles' official coronation will, of course, require a lot of preparation, and it could potentially be around a year before the grand ceremony takes place.
What is the value of St Edward's Crown? Adorned with 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, four rubies and 269 pearls, the crown's exact value has been heavily debated over the years, however, experts have speculated that its worth between £3 billion and £5 billion. The Queen originally had the St Edward's Crown resized for her coronation in 1953
During a rare interview with the BBC, she said:"You see, it's much smaller isn't it? It would have been up to about there when my father wore it."
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