BBCNEWS Breakfast June 4, 2024 06:11:00
Used here by queen elizabeth in 1953. fanfare. the crown dates back to 1661, made for king charles ii. now, it is being altered to fit king charles iii, ready for his coronation next year. the operation to move the crown from the tower of london happened at night and under tight security. it is now being altered at a secret location by the crown jeweller. the st edward's crown has a solid gold frame and is set with rubies, amethysts and sapphires. it is the centrepiece of the crown jewels. plans for the king's coronation on may 6 next year at westminster abbey are well under way. buckingham pa...