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Coronation news King Edward's Crown

The King Edward's Crown has been secretly removed from the Tower of London to an undisclosed location for resizing.

The King Edward's Crown has been used for Coronations since the 11th Century and rebuilt in its current shape in 1661 (after vandalism by Oliver Cromwell). It can be seen in the Bayeux Tapestry.

It will return after the Coronation.

Don't let the absence affect your visit to the Tower of London - there is lots more to see in the Crown Jewels display.

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1561 posts

I wear 10 3/4 size stetson, but am not fussy when it comes to the fit of a crown!

Posted by
2320 posts

You might be if there was a danger of it falling off during the ceremony!!!

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14822 posts

Interesting! Thanks for the update! I wonder if they just walk out with it in a carrier bag, lol!!

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3514 posts

Pam: perhaps in a Sainsbury’s bag, then no one would suspect…… 🤣