British Crown Jewels: History's Glittering Throne

0:00On April 26, the British Crown Jewels pack over 100 objects loaded with more than 23,000 gemstones, priceless symbols of. Royal power stored under heavy guard in the Tower of London since the 1660s, most got melted down after the English Civil War in 1649, but King Charles II commissioned fresh pieces for his 1661 coronation, and they've been shining at everyone since. Dig into the stars like the Sovereign Scepter with cross from 1661, topped with the Colanon, the first diamond world's biggest. Colourless cut at 530.2 carats, added in 1910. Then there's the matching orb, a gold globe crested with hundreds of diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires, showing the monarch's divine rule as Church Head. That coronation spoon stands out as the oldest survivor from the 12th century. It dodged destruction when a royal aid snatched it up and returned. It post-restoration to score points with Charles II.

1:00Used to anoint kings and queens, it's pure history alongside the Scepter with dove from Mercy, and a sapphire ring sovereigns ring from 1831. 31. Gems with grit include the Timmer Ruby, a 361 carat red Spinell, grabbed after British wars in India, now in a necklace rarely worn. Due to backlash, the coronation necklace and earrings, heirlooms from Queen Victoria's era, sparkle with the Lahore diamond and bits from the infamous Coenor, dazzling at five coronations from Alexandra to Camilla. These treasures weave centuries of conquest, faith, and flash into Britain's throne, still wielding that timeless royal vibe at every crowning. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.