![]() ![]() It has a solid gold frame and is set with tourmalines, white and yellow topazes, rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, peridot, zircons, spinel and aquamarines, step-cut and rose-cut and mounted in enamelled gold collets, and has a purple velvet cap with an ermine band. In 1953, the then-archbishop of Canterbury Dr Geoffrey Fisher raised it aloft and placed it on Queen Elizabeth II’s head. Weighing 2.23kg (nearly 5lb), it is the heaviest crown in the Crown Jewels. The St Edward’s Crown is used at the moment of coronation. ![]() They were made for Charles II and symbolise knighthood and chivalry. Traditionally, the spurs were fastened to the sovereign’s feet during a coronation but are now simply held briefly to the ankles of kings or presented to a queen for her to touch, and then placed on the altar. Golden SpursĮach of the gold spurs features a Tudor rose and velvet-covered strap with gold embroidery. It is then put on the altar before the moment of crowning. It is decorated with clusters of emeralds, rubies and sapphires surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, and single rows of pearls, with the bands of jewels dividing it into three sections representing the three continents known in medieval times.ĭuring the coronation service, the Orb – which weighs 1.3kg and dates back to 1661 – is placed in the monarch’s right hand. ![]() The Sovereign’s Orb, with its cross mounted on a golden globe, symbolises that the monarch’s power is derived from God. ![]() The Orb, The Spurs and The Sovereign's Ring (Image: PA) ![]()
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