The priceless collection of royal treasures

Explore the royal treasures that will star at the coronation.

In the Tower of London, the Crown Jewels twinkle in glass boxes. However, some of the boxes are now empty, with signs saying “in use”. The missing regalia (symbols of royalty) will be used at the King’s coronation. What are the Crown Jewels? The royal collection holds more than 100 objects and more than 23,000 gems. They are said to be priceless because of their historical and cultural importance, although experts have estimated they might be worth as much as £5 billion. How old are they? Most date back to King Charles II, who was crowned in 1661. His father, King Charles I, was executed in 1649 during England’s civil war (a war between people in the same country). Oliver Cromwell took charge and destroyed or sold many of the…

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