Certainly not cheap! So all in all, it may take some time before you can save up enough to make your own coronation crown. Best leave it to the Royals perhaps. Toggle navigation. How much is St Edward's Coronation Crown worth? Read more. Subscribe here to receive British Heritage Travel's print magazine!
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But the coronation crown, only ever used once in a reign, has a less glittery appearance. After the diamonds and rubies were returned the crown was given imitation stones to please the visitors to the Jewel House at the Tower of London. On the death of Queen Victoria in there was a new interest in reviving old traditions, and it was proposed that the crown should be used once more. In preparation, it was refurbished and set permanently with precious and semiprecious stones.
In the event Edward VII was too weak from appendicitis to manage the famously heavy crown. This fascinating documentary is — like the crown itself — spellbinding. Sign in. Back to Main menu What to watch Film news. All about The Queen's Lost Family.
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