The Imperial State Crown is set with 2,868 diamonds — including a piece of the Cullinan, the largest rough diamond ever found. The crown was apparently remade in 1937 because its frame had ...

The Imperial State Crown, Sovereign's Sceptre and Sovereign's Orb were atop Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin during her funeral service on Monday Sabrina Weiss is the Editorial Assistant of PEOPLE's ...

Charles wore the Imperial State Crown again and also brought out the Great Sword of State and the Cap of Maintenance for ...

What are the most famous jewels in the collection? The Imperial State Crown, made in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI, is worn by the monarch during state occasions, making it much more ...

The Queen opened Parliament in a day dress and hat instead of in her State Robe and Imperial State Crown At the State Opening of Parliament on Thursday, Queen Elizabeth left her jewels and ...

He said that both the Imperial State Crown and the St Edward’s Crown had to be enlarged to fit the King’s head, which meant he “literally had to cut through the crown jewels”.

Crown Prince Fumihito signaled that he wishes the issue of succession was handled in less clinical fashion as any change will impact the imperial family members “who are real live humans.” The ...