The King's crown has been moved from the Tower of London to a secret location ahead of Charles's coronation in May.
St Edward's Crown weighs more than 2kg and contains 444 precious and non-precious stones. It is made of 22-carat gold.
Normally the centrepiece of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, the accessory has been moved to an undisclosed location ahead of the coronation on May 6, 2023. The affair is expected to be a muted one in a statement of purpose for the King's "slimmed-down" monarchy. It's thought the King’s ceremony will last just one hour. The Queen’s, in June 1953, lasted more than three.St Edward's Crown is decorated with 444 precious and semi-precious stones, weighing more than 2kg.
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