King Charles' historic crown surreptitiously relocated before coronation—details

The crown for King Charles' coronation has been removed from the Tower of London months before the ceremony.

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King Charles' melancholy royal mansions Christmas makeover

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The crown was relocated for adjustment before the event and kept secret until it arrived safely.

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After melting down the medieval crown in 1649, King Charles II wore the current crown in 1661.

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King Charles' first State Banquet is laid by royal officials.

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Edward the Confessor, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, used the crown in the 11th century.

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Royal supporters celebrate royal family's "refreshing" shift.

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King Charles' royal home security rules are unnecessary.

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"St Edward's Crown, the historic centrepiece of the Crown Jewels, has been withdrawn from the Tower of London to allow for modification work ahead of the Coronation on Saturday May 6 2023," Buckingham Palace announced.

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