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St. Edward's Crown is the principal coronation crown used in the British coronation ceremony. Made in 1661 for Charles II following the restoration of the monarchy, it consists of a solid gold frame set with precious and semiprecious stones and fitted with a velvet cap and ermine band. It is placed on the sovereign's head at the moment of crowning and is kept with the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.
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Why was St. Edward's Crown made in 1661?
The medieval coronation regalia had been destroyed after the English Civil War. A new crown was therefore made for the coronation of Charles II following the restoration of the monarchy.
At what point in a coronation is St. Edward's Crown used?
The Archbishop of Canterbury places it on the sovereign during the crowning itself. Another crown, usually the Imperial State Crown, is worn for the procession out of Westminster Abbey.
How heavy is St. Edward's Crown?
The solid-gold crown weighs about 2.2 kilograms, making it notably heavy to wear. Its structure includes arches, a monde and cross, a velvet cap, and an ermine band.
Which recent monarchs were crowned with St. Edward's Crown?
Elizabeth II was crowned with it in 1953, and Charles III was crowned with it in 2023. Between coronations, it is kept with the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.
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