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Robert Jobson and Bill McLoughlin

St Edward’s Crown moved from Tower of London for resizing work ahead of Coronation

The crown has been moved ahead of the King’s coronation next year

(Picture: Tim Graham Photo Library via Get)

Buckingham Palace has confirmed the St Edward’s Crown has been removed from the Tower of London for resizing work.

The work will be carried out by the Crown Jeweller ahead of the Coronation on Saturday, May 6 next year.

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