The magnificent crown that adorns Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is none other than the Imperial State Crown. It is the same crown that the Queen wore following her coronation ceremony in 1953 and has worn during State Openings of Parliament every year. It is the crown she wore most often and therefore the most memorable of all the Crown Jewels. Made of gold, lined with purple velvet and glittering with over 3000 precious gemstones, it is truly an impressive sight to behold.
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