![]() At the top is an enamelled dove with outspread wings, which represents the Holy Ghost. It is made from a gold rod in three sections, mounted with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and spinels. This is the second sceptre used in the ceremony, representing the sovereign's spiritual role. ![]() The sceptre, which has undergone a number of alterations over the centuries, represents the sovereign's temporal power and is associated with good governance. The Cullinan 1 diamond, also known as the Star of Africa, which weighs in at 530 carats and is the world's largest colourless cut diamond, was set in the bejewelled golden sceptre which has been used in every coronation since 1661. The crown also features the large "Black Prince's Ruby", along with 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 269 pearls, including some of which are said to have been bought as earrings by Tudor monarch Queen Elizabeth I. Made for the coronation of Charles' grandfather George VI in 1937, it is set with 2,868 diamonds in silver mounts including the 105-carat Cullinan II, the second biggest stone cut from the Cullinan Diamond, which was given by the government of the Transvaal in South Africa to Edward VII on his birthday in 1907. It replaced an original crown believed to date back to the 11th century Anglo-Saxon king of England, Edward the Confessor.Ĭharles will also wear the 1 kg (2.3 lb) Imperial State Crown at the end of the service, the headware regularly used by British monarchs for official occasions such as the State Opening of Parliament. The crown, which weighs about 2.2 kg (4 lb 12 ounces), is made up of a solid gold frame set with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes and tourmalines, and has a velvet cap with an ermine band. It was removed from the Tower Of London in December for modifications. Here are details of some of the Crown Jewels that will be used during the ceremony: ST EDWARD'S CROWNĬharles will be crowned with the historic St Edward's Crown that has been used since the coronation of King Charles II in 1661 after the monarchy was restored following the 10-year republic of Oliver Cromwell. LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - The ceremony for King Charles' coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday will involve historic regalia ranging from sceptres and maces to a ring and a spoon.
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