ESSENTIAL SIGHTS

Crowns and ravens The Crown Jewels, a world-famous collection of 23,578 gemstones, are 'working jewels' that are in regular use today, but you can see them under armed guard at the Jewel House in the Tower of London. Most sacred of all is the St Edward’s Crown, which is only used at the moment of crowning. While at the Tower, don't miss the chance to meet the resident ravens, guardians of the Tower since Charles II’s time. The newest recruit, chick Rex, arrived during the King’s coronation year. hrp.org.uk Step into a London icon Walk down the aisle of St Paul’s Cathedral where King Charles III married Diana in 1981, climb 528 steps to the Golden Gallery for breathtaking views or visit the Whispering Gallery, whose extraordinary acoustics mean a…

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