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.

Queen Elizabeth the Second

Elizabeth has been on the throne for 60 years, and February 2012 marked her Diamond Jubilee. This is a commemorative tapestry, where the design is made out of mother-of-pearl buttons, which have been hand-sewed onto the red velvet.

Sketches of Queen Elizabeth II by John Wonnacott.

A pencil study of Queen Elizabeth II.

A painting of a much younger Elizabeth.

The Queen on her way to the annual State Opening of Parliament.

The Queen's role in government is purely ceremonial.

The Queen only wears the Imperial State Crown at the annual State Opening of Parliament.