The Imperial State Crown

The Imperial State Crown, presented by Queen Elizabeth II in 1970's. Her Majesty in this video speaks about the Imperial State Crown, she explains the use of the Crown and the story behind the Crown's main stones and gems.

The Imperial State Crown is one of the British Crown Jewels.

The Crown is of a design similar to St Edward's Crown: it includes a base of four crosses pattée alternating with four fleurs-de-lis, above which are four half-arches surmounted by a cross. Inside is a velvet cap with an ermine border.

The Imperial State Crown is 31.5cm high, weighs 0.91kg. The crown includes over 3000 precious gems and stones, including: 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 5 rubies and the 317 carat Cullinan II, the second largest cut diamond in the world.

The present crown is about the tenth manifestation since the Restoration. It was originally designed and made for Queen Victoria in 1838 and was used at the coronations of Edward VII and George V. It was remade with practically the same stones for George VI in 1937. For the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 the shape of the arches was altered to reduce the height. Although more than 2,800 diamonds are mounted in it, the crown is best known for it's major stones, famous either for their historical interest or their actual value.

This crown is rarely worn, except for the State Opening of Parliament. The Imperial State Crown, except when in use at State Openings, together with the other Crown Jewels, may be found on display at Jewel House in the Tower of London.

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[pythag123]

Never got rid of the royalty because the Lords and royalty are too rich. A lot of people like the queen, she is a much better role model then most people that famous.

[324wilson]

GOD BLESS YOU, MA'AM!

[WTFBBQ5]

I have to smile at all of the "give our jewels back" quotes.... What would you do with them? some despot would build himself a new house and a few AK47`s and do nothing for his people.... WAKE UP.....

[FlazhPhone]

I would love to steal that diamond <33

[1AdrianR]

What wonderfully spoken English by Her Majesty.

[brentybabes]

Say what you like about britain but it has a glorious heritage and the monarchy is pretty much the envy of the world. probably without question shes the most respected head of state

[TheAnglopride]

sometimes the velvet cap inside the crown is red, sometimes it is purple i think? why do they change it?

[nileolu]

did she kill princess diana? Please return all you have stolen from africa or god will claim judgement on you and your people very soon.

[osantiagues]

@firebend25 "Zadok the Priest" by Handel

[firebend25]

what is the song at the end???? please reply...