The Crown Jewels are an important part of the British monarchical heritage because they are steeped in history and tradition.
One of the most priceless cultural pieces is the crown of King Charles III, valued for its incalculable historical and cultural significance.
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Let’s take a closer look at this crown, its value, and its weight.
The Crown of King Charles III, History and Most Important Features
The Crown of King Charles III, also known as the Crown of St. Edward, is made of solid gold and is constructed of some of the most valuable gems in the world.
It is also adorned with precious jewels, including 444 precious and semi-precious stones and pearls, including rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and others. The crown measures 31.5 cm in height (12.40 in.), 18 cm in width (7.08 in.), and 60 cm in circumference (23.62 in.).
This majestic jewel was created in 1661 and has been used in numerous coronation ceremonies, including the most recent, that of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. However, it has not been used since then, as it is too heavy and impractical to wear for extended periods of time.
How Heavy is King Charles Crown?
According to The Independent, the weight of King Charles’s crown is 2.23 kilograms (approximately 4.92 lbs), a truly heavy burden for any monarch. Ahead of the May 6, 2023, ceremony, Buckingham Palace announced that the stunning jewel was moved from the Tower of London to make some modifications for the royal ceremony this Saturday.
How much is King Charles Crown Worth?
Officially, the value of the crown jewels cannot be determined, as they are not insured. However, if their current price were to be assessed, they would be estimated to be worth around $6 billion.
On the other hand, as reported on Forbes, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2019, carried out an estimate of the value of the jewels, calculating it to be around $4 billion.
To make this calculation, the sale of the French crown jewels in 1887 was taken into account, as well as the sale of the jewels of the late Princess Margaret in 2006.
