Stay in Touch
Get sneak previews of special offers & upcoming events delivered to your inbox.
Sign in
10-14-2019 07:22 AM
the Queen sits next to the Imperial State Crown while wearing the George IV diadem which is lighter and easier for her to wear. it was carried in with pomp and circumstance.
.
she was accompanied by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall
the Queen's arrival
the chamber awaits the Queen's Speech
a good look at the Diamond Jubilee State Coach in which the Queen and Prince Charles and Camilla arrived
10-14-2019 07:26 AM
a better look at the Queen's diadem and the Imperial State Crown
the ladies in the coach
10-14-2019 07:33 AM - edited 10-14-2019 07:34 AM
a look at the cloak and regalia
the Gentlemen at Arms await
a closer look at the coach
the Queen!
the Imperial State Crown - which weighs more than 2 1/2 pounds
the Yeomen of the Guard
10-14-2019 07:35 AM
The Queen and Camilla .......
The Imperial State Crown carried on a cushion ......
The Imperial State Crown is 12.4 in tall and weighs 2.3 pounds It has four fleurs-de-lis and four crosses pattée, supporting two arches topped by a monde and cross pattée. Its purple velvet cap is trimmed with ermine. The frame is made of gold, silver and platinum, and decorated with 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 5 rubies.
10-14-2019 07:37 AM
Lady Usher of the Black Rod Sarah Clarke
the state regalia are transported for the Queen by coach
10-14-2019 07:39 AM
members of the House of Lords await Her Majesty's arrival - on the phones!
the Household Cavalry arrives
10-14-2019 07:41 AM
the band of the Coldstream Guards outside Buckingham Palace
members of the House of Lords
10-14-2019 07:42 AM
Does she always wear white on this occasion?
10-14-2019 07:45 AM
I laughed when I saw this picture earlier. Nobody can put their phones down these days.
10-14-2019 07:45 AM
the Imperial State Crown symbolizes the monarch's authority. it contains
2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires and 17 emeralds.
Get sneak previews of special offers & upcoming events delivered to your inbox.
*You're signing up to receive QVC promotional email.
Find recent orders, do a return or exchange, create a Wish List & more.
Privacy StatementGeneral Terms of Use
QVC is not responsible for the availability, content, security, policies, or practices of the above referenced third-party linked sites nor liable for statements, claims, opinions, or representations contained therein. QVC's Privacy Statement does not apply to these third-party web sites.
© 1995-2025 QVC, Inc. All rights reserved. | QVC, Q and the Q logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc. 888-345-5788