CROWNING GLORY

We take a closer look at the history of Britain’s crowns and the role they will play in the coronation of our new King

WORDS HENRIETTA EASTON
THE CROWN JEWELS

On 2 June 1953, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned during a three-hour-long ceremony of pomp, pageantry and almost 1000-year-old tradition at Westminster Abbey. She was officially inaugurated into office when she received the glittering St Edward’s Crown...

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