Historic St Edward's Crown to be modified for King Charles's coronation in May

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By  India Blooms News Service   Dec 04, 2022

London/IBNS: The historic St Edwards Crown has been removed from the Tower of London to be modified for the coronation of King Charles III next May, Buckingham Palace said.

It has been the centrepiece of the coronation of monarchs in England for more than 350 years

Charles III will be crowned with St Edwards Crown during the solemn ceremony to be held at Londons Westminster Abbey on May 6, just as his late mother Queen Elizabeth II was in 1953, Buckingham Palace said.

The King will be crowned with St Edwards Crown during the Coronation Service at @Wabbey on 6 May 2023. Made for King Charles II in 1661, the Crown has been removed from the Tower of London to allow for resizing work to begin ahead of the Coronation. ? https://t.co/OAVH4JP6y5 pic.twitter.com/UrkGfshxaO

He will also wear the Imperial State Crown during the service.