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Historic Royal Palaces joins millions of people around the world in mourning the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.  Her Majesty was our longest reigning monarch and will be remembered for a remarkable lifetime of service. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

The Crown Jewels, part of the Royal Collection, are the most powerful symbols of the British Monarchy and hold deep religious and cultural significance in our nation’s history. The mystique and beauty of the diamonds and precious jewels in the royal regalia have always held an unparalleled allure to visitors from across the globe.

The earliest known use of a crown in Britain was discovered by archaeologists in 1988 in Deal, Kent. A sword, brooch, ceremonial shield, and decorated bronze crown with a single arch,which sat directly on the head of its wearer, were found inside the tomb of the Mill Hill Warrior

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Orbs had been pictorial emblems of royal authority in England since the early Middle Ages, but a real orb was probably not used at any English coronation until Henry VIII.The orb represents the monarch's power and the Christian world.The gold piece of jewellery is surrounded by a band of diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphire and pearls and topped with amethyst and a cross.

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The centrepiece of the coronation regalia is named after Edward the Confessor and is placed on the monarch's head at the moment of crowning.Imperial State Crown:
The crown bears 2,868 diamonds, 269 pearls, 17 sapphires and 11 emeralds.
The second-largest stone cut from the Cullinan Diamond -- the largest diamond ever mined -- adorns the front.

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The swords of state reflect a monarch's role as Head of the British Armed Forces and Defender of the Faith. Three are carried before the monarch into the Abbey: the blunt Sword of Mercy (also known as Curtana), the Sword of Spiritual Justice, and the Sword of Temporal Justice.

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The Sovereign's Ring has been used by all monarchs from William IV in 1831 to Elizabeth II in 1953. In the centre is an octagonal sapphire overlaid with a cross made of rubies. Around the sapphire are 14 brilliant diamonds. The general design is intended to represent the red St George's Cross (England) on the blue background of St Andrew's Cross (Scotland).

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The sceptre, a symbolic ornamental rod held by the monarch at a coronation.A gold rod with a globe, cross and dove at the top, the sceptre's design symbolises t

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The Crown Jewels are priceless, being of incalculable cultural, historical, and symbolic value. They are part of the Royal Collection, held in trust by the monarch for the nation.

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On 8 September 2022, Buckingham Palace announced that Elizabeth was under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle after doctors expressed concern. The statement read, "Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral. Elizabeth's four children, along with her daughters-in-law, and grandsons Prince William and Prince Harry, travelled to Balmoral. Her death was confirmed that evening at 18:30 in the evening setting in motion Operation London Bridge and, because she died in Scotland, Operation Unicorn.