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Royal crowns and sceptre
Symbols of imperial Majesty: St Edwards Crown, with 444 precious stones, remains one of the senior Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, being the official coronation crown. Imperial State Crown, symbolises the sovereignty of the monarch, there have been several versions since the 15th century, similar to that of St Edwards Crown, but shorter and encrusted with jewels, precious gems, diamonds, pearls, sapphires, emeralds and rubies. State Crown of Queen Mary Consort of King George V of England. Imperial Crown of India, was the crown of three British sovereigns as Emperors of India during the final decades of the Indian Empire. Date: 1935
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Consort Coronation Crosses Crowns Diamonds Emeralds Emperors Encrusted Fleur Gems Jewel Jewels Kings Pearls Precious Queens Regalia Rubies Ruby Sapphire Sapphires Sceptre Sceptres Sovereign Sovereigns Stones 1935
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This striking photograph showcases an impressive collection of royal crowns and sceptres, each holding significant historical importance to the United Kingdom and its imperial past. At the center, the St. Edwards Crown, one of the senior Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, is displayed. Dating back to the 13th century, this iconic crown features 444 precious stones, making it a symbol of imperial majesty and the official coronation crown. Adjacent to it is the Imperial State Crown, which represents the sovereignty of the monarch. Although several versions have existed since the 15th century, this particular crown, shorter than St. Edwards and encrusted with jewels, precious gems, diamonds, pearls, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies, was worn by Queen Mary, the consort of King George V of England, during her coronation in 1935. The Imperial Crown of India, another significant piece, was the crown worn by three British sovereigns as Emperors of India during the final decades of the Indian Empire. This crown, also encrusted with precious gems and jewels, is dated to 1935. These magnificent symbols of royalty and imperial power, including their accompanying sceptres, have played a crucial role in the history of the United Kingdom and its empire. The fleur-de-lis and crosses adorned on the crowns and the crosses held in the sceptres represent the religious and cultural heritage of the monarchy.
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