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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Naomi Clarke

Coronation will draw on ‘long and rich history’ of Crown Jewels – historian

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The crowning of the King and Queen Consort will “draw on the long and rich history” of the Crown Jewels and coronations but it will also do away with some traditions, a royal historian has said.

On Saturday, the eyes of the world will be on Westminster Abbey as Charles and Camilla take part in the coronation ceremony, which will feature a number of the nation’s most precious treasures, including St Edward’s Crown, the Robe Royal and the Sovereign’s Orb.

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