The Crown Jewels | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
The Crown Jewels are the nation’s most precious treasures, including the sacred Coronation Regalia used at the Coronations of new monarchs. Comprising more than 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones, the Crown Jewels are priceless, being of incalculable cultural, historical, and symbolic value.
See the Crown Jewels | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
You'll find the Crown Jewels under armed guard in the Jewel House at the Tower of London. These gems are a unique working collection of royal regalia and are still regularly used by the monarch for important national ceremonies, such as the State Opening of Parliament.
The Crown Jewels up close - Tower of London | Historic Royal …
Discover the world-famous Crown Jewels up close. The collection of treasures includes more than 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones on display at the Tower of London.
Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens and see the Tower like never before.
Tickets and prices | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
A Tower of London admission ticket includes entry to: The Crown Jewels, The White Tower, Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, Battlements, Medieval Palace, Bloody Tower, Torture at the Tower exhibition, Fusiliers Museum and Royal Mint exhibition.
Coronations Past and Present | Tower of London - Historic Royal …
The Crown Jewels, usually kept on public display at the Tower of London, are an essential part of the coronation ceremony. At the heart of the collection are the Coronation Regalia – sacred objects representing the monarch's powers and responsibilities.
What's on | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
The Crown Jewels. Discover the dazzling history of the Crown Jewels in the spectacular Crown Jewels exhibition. Open Allow one hour Tower of London Included in palace admission (Members go free) Learn more
A Short History of the Jewel House at the Tower of London
Dec 11, 2023 · The spectacular Crown Jewels exhibition in the Jewel House at the Tower of London showcases these celebrated symbols of monarchy. This year we unveiled a new permanent display, exploring the origins of these extraordinary objects in detail for the first time.
Private tours | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
The Crown Jewels have a special significance in British public life, making them one of the nation’s most popular tourist attractions. Our private tours let you beat the crowds and experience the stories, legends and traditions that surround these magnificent regalia at your own pace.
Colonel Blood and the Theft of the Crown Jewels
Set in 1671, the newly made Crown Jewels were being held in the Martin Tower for safekeeping, and curious visitors could pay a small fee to see them. The jewels had been completed just ten years earlier for the coronation of King Charles II, at vast expense.
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