The King wears the crown whilst reading the traditional speech.
The Imperial State Crown As King Charles prepares to deliver the first King’s speech of the new parliament, it’s only natural to be curious about the crowns he wears. The King wore St Edward’s Crown to his coronation but will wear the Imperial State Crown when delivering the speech later today. The Imperial State Crown will be a familiar sight to some, as it held a prominent place on the coffin of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her September 2022 funeral.
That said, its weight is unsurprising, given that the piece is made of an openwork gold frame and velvet cap, plus thousands of precious gemstones. What jewels are in the crown? These precious jewels include: 2,868 diamonds The 317.
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