03 June 2013

British Royal Crowns!

The Imperial State crown, with the Cullinan II in front and the Black Prince's Ruby.

The crown of Mary of Modena. It now has paste replacements for the diamonds.

Mary of Modena's diadem. It also has paste replacements for the diamonds.

The Prince of Wales gold crown. Prince Charles wore this when he was invested as Prince of Wales.

Queen Mary's Crown. There are paste replacements for the Koh-i-Noor which used to sit in the front cross and the diamond at the top cross.

The heavy St. Edward's crown that British sovereigns wear at their coronations.