The crown jewels of England, now of the United Kingdom, are kept in the Tower of London. Apart from a 12th-century anointing spoon and three early 17th-century swords, they all date from after the Restoration of Charles II in 1661. The ancient crown jewels of England were destroyed by Oliver Cromwell in 1649 when he established the Commonwealth of England. St Edward's Crown is the centrepiece of the coronation regalia, used at the moment of crowning and exchanged for the lighter Imperial State Crown, which is also worn at State Openings of Parliament. Among the precious stones on the crown are Cullinan II, the Stuart Sapphire, St Edward's Sapphire, and the Black Prince's Ruby (a spinel). On the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross is Cullinan I, the largest clear cut diamond in the world. Wives of kings are crowned as Queen Consort with a plainer set of regalia. The Crown of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother houses the 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond. In addition to crowns there are also various orbs, swords, coronets, rings and other pieces of regalia.
The crown jewels of England now of the United Kingdom are kept in the Tower of London Apart from a 12th-century anointing spoon and three early 17th-century swords they all date from after the Restoration of Charles II in 1661 The ancient crown jewels of England were destroyed by Oliver Cromwell in 1649 when he established the Commonwealth of England St Edward's Crown is the centrepiece of the coronation regalia used at the moment of crowning and exchanged for the lighter Imperial State Crown which is also worn at State Openings of Parliament Among the precious stones on the crown are Cullinan II the Stuart Sapphire St Edward's Sapphire and the Black Prince's Ruby (a spinel) On the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross is Cullinan I the largest clear cut diamond in the world Wives of kings are crowned as Queen Consort with a plainer set of regalia The Crown of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother houses the 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond In addition to crowns there are also various orbs swords coronets rings and other pieces of regalia