The Crown that Queen Camilla will use at King Charles' coronation has been revealed - and it will pay a sweet tribute to her mother-in-law the late Queen.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Camilla will be crowned using Queen Mary’s Crown during the historic event on May 6.
It is the first time in recent history that an already existing crown will be used during the Coronation of a Queen Consort instead of a new one being made.
The palace says the decision to do this was made "in the interests of sustainability and efficiency".
However, the palace says that some minor changes and additions will be made to it by the Crown Jeweller "in keeping with the longstanding tradition that the insertion of jewels is unique to the occasion, and reflects the Consort’s individual style".
The changes will see the crown reset with the Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds, which were part of Queen Elizabeth's personal jewellery collection for many years and often worn by her as brooches.
The Cullinan III and the Cullinan IV diamonds, which, when worn together form a brooch, are said to be worth more than £50million.
The diamonds have been set into this crown on previous occasions - including for the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.
In addition, four of the crown's detachable arches will be removed to give it a new look when compared to when Queen Mary wore it over 100 years ago.
The crown was originally commissioned for Mary in 1911 and was made by jeweller Garrard’s.
It has now been removed from the Tower of London, where it is kept, for modification work ahead of the May 6 Coronation.
It has already been confirmed that King Charles will be crowned with St Edward’s Crown during the historic event at Westminster Abbey.
This too had been removed from the Tower of London for modification work but has now been returned to display.
The last consort to be crowned alongside a King was Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, the wife of King George VI at the Coronation of 1937.
Her crown was also crafted by the jewellery company Garrard and is recognisable by its four half-arches.
The most prominent feature is the Koh-i-Noor diamond which weighs more than 100 carats and had also been mounted in the crowns of Queen Alexandra, wife of King Edward VII, and Queen Mary.
The jewel dates back to the Mughal ruler in 1628 and served as a symbol of power.
It was acquired by Britain after the Anglo-Sikh wars and "gifted" to Queen Victoria in 1850 by 10-year-old Duleep Singh, the last emperor of the Sikhs.
However, it was reportedly given only after the mother of the young heir to the Punjabi throne was held prisoner and he was forced to sign it away. A campaign has sprung up in India urging Britain to return the stone.
