On 6th February 1952, King George VI passed away aged just 56. He never expected to wear the crown, but his life was full of surprises. | The Crown

St Edward’s Crown 👑 Made for Charles II’s coronation in 1661 to replace the medieval crown melted down in 1649 during the English Civil War, this magnificent crown is used only at the moment of crowning and weights a remarkable 2.23kg! See the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. A new exhibition in the Jewel House will open 26 May. 👑 https://fal.cn/3yskO 📷 Royal Collection Trust | Tower of London

👑 The Imperial State Crown is worn by The Monarch to and from their #Coronation. It is set jewels including 2868 diamonds and a further 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 269 pearls. Read more about the Crown here ahead of the Coronation: www.thecrownchronicles.co.uk/jewels-and-jewellery/tell-me-about-the-imperial-state-crown/ | The Crown Chronicles