I like this crown and the proposed alterations. Im actually like the fact that they are taking it back to 4 arches in line with the Imperial state crown. It will make the two crowns more harmonious and that is fitting for a Royal couple.
By making these alterations permanent the king would put all the important stones of the star of Africa in the crown jewels so they would be visible for those visiting the jewel house in the Tower in the future. It would also provide future monarchs and their consorts suitable crowns to be used in their coronations.
As Queen Mary's crown is more elegant in design than those of Queen Alexandra or Queen Elizabeth the Queen-mother the best option is chosen. It also does not have the baggage of the dispute over the ownership of it's main diamonds.
Wow thank you very much!
Wich big diamonds are in de crown of the Queen Mother. The Koh-I-Nohr of course but the 2 other stone are that cullinan diamonds?
Here you are.
I would love to see the 2 Crowns next to each other to see the differences. The one from Queen Mary and the one from QM Elizabeth.
Exactly. But also the shape of the arches i more elgant then the one on the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queenmother
It has been announced that some of the arches will be removed so that Queen Camilla will only wear 4 arches. I think that is unfortunate. The additional arches of Queen Mary's crown make it so elegant and distinctive.
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