The Crown Jewels are a key part of the State Opening of Parliament, and even though the Queen herself won’t be attending this year, her glittering gems will still be on full display.
The Crown Jewels are a spectacular collection of royal ceremonial objects that have been kept in the Tower of London for over 600 years.
Some of the pieces date back to 1661, and have been used in every coronation since. The last crowning of a monarch was the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953, but many of the jewels have still been used since, particularly for important events like the State Opening of Parliament.
