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Monarchy of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia
The monarchy of the United Kingdom, commonly referred to as the British monarchy, is the form of government used by the United Kingdom by which a hereditary monarch reigns as the head of state, with their powers regulated by the British Constitution.
Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia
The Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, originally the Crown Jewels of England, are a collection of royal ceremonial objects kept in the Jewel House at the Tower of London, which include the coronation regalia and vestments worn by British monarchs.
List of British Monarchs | Kings and Queens of Britain | Britannica
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, in which the monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government. The reigning king or queen is the country’s head of state. All political power rests with the prime minister (the …
The Crown Jewels | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
The Crown Jewels are the nation’s most precious treasures, including the sacred Coronation Regalia used at the Coronations of new monarchs. Comprising more than 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones, the Crown Jewels are priceless, being of incalculable cultural, historical, and symbolic value.
Imperial State Crown - Wikipedia
The Imperial State Crown is a state crown of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. It has existed in various forms since the 15th century and the present version was created in 1937.
British Crown Jewels - World History Encyclopedia
2019年12月20日 · The Crown Jewels of the monarchy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are today kept in the Tower of London and date mostly to the 17th century, with a few later sparkling additions such as the Koh-i-Noor and Cullinan diamonds.
The Crown Jewels up close - Tower of London | Historic Royal …
Discover the world-famous Crown Jewels up close. The collection of treasures includes more than 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones on display at the Tower of London.
The Crown Jewels - The Royal Family
The Crown Jewels are the ceremonial treasures which have been acquired by English kings and queens, mostly since 1660. The collection includes not only the regalia used at coronations, but also crowns acquired by various monarchs, church and banqueting plate, orders, insignia, robes, a unique collection of medals and Royal christening fonts.
The Crown Jewels - Royal Collection Trust
The Crown Jewels are made up of a host of extraordinary items – from orbs, sceptres and crowns, to gold and silver-gilt banqueting and altar plate. All are intimately connected with the status and role of the monarch.