It's one of the most famous royal jewels in the world - but are we getting its name wrong?
31st January 2025
One of the most famous of all royal
jewels is a red gem that has belonged to princes and kings for over
600 years. It’s got a very familiar name but part of it could be
completely wrong. However, despite the mislabelling, the legendary
stone retains its legendary name. And what a legend it is. Located
on the front of the Imperial State Crown is a red jewel that bears
the name of a famous…

