State & CeremonialSweden

The Regalia of Sweden: a hidden treasure that tells a story

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1st September 2023
Like many other monarchies, Sweden also has a patrimony of crown jewels, each with its own history and precious metals and stones. Since 1907, however, the regalia has not been worn by members of the family but rather put on display during important moments like coronations, christenings and weddings. The monarch’s regalia mainly consist of the set of crown jewels made for King…
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The Crown of Scotland

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2nd July 2023
The Crown of Scotland is part of the Scottish Crown Jewels, also known as The Honours of Scotland. It is the oldest crown in the United Kingdom and amongst the oldest in Europe.  Commissioned by James V in 1540, goldsmith John Mosman remodelled the crown from an earlier…
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The Crown of Scotland

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1st July 2023
The Crown of Scotland will be presented to King Charles III in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. It will mark a milestone moment in his reign. Although this won’t be a coronation, it will be a recognition of his role as King of Scotland and the Crown involved has a special history. A separate Crown of Scotland was present for King James I’s coronation in 1603, King Charles I’s…
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The home of the Honours of Scotland

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1st July 2023
King Charles III will be presented with the Honours of Scotland at a National Service of Thanksgiving that will be held at St. Giles’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. It will be an historic moment in his reign. The Honours are colloquially known as the Scottish Crown Jewels. Aside…
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The Coronation celebration that will spread the Crown Jewels around the UK

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29th April 2023
The Crown Jewels will be going on tour after the Coronation – in a rather unusual form. An immersive light and music show will project the famous gems on to the sides of landmarks around the UK. The spectacle starts at the Tower of London this autumn and will make its way around the country after that. As well as projecting the Crown Jewels on to famous buildings, the show will cover…
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British Royals

What are the Crown Jewels?

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17th April 2023
The Crown Jewels are the most sacred and special jewellery and regalia at the disposal of the monarch, and they are stored permanently at the Tower of London unless otherwise needed for state occasions, such as a coronation. In total, there are 142 objects with over 23,000 gemstones that make up the Crown Jewels, from crowns, sceptres, and orbs to swords, maces, and trumpets that are never…
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