The Queen Consort Camilla will wear Queen Mary’s Crown at King Charles’s coronation.

The crown has been removed from display at the Tower of London for modification work ahead of the ceremony in May.

This is the first time in almost three centuries that an existing crown will be used for the coronation of a consort instead of a new commission being made.

Why will Camilla be crowned?

Queen Camilla is said to have made the decision to where the Crown of Queen Mary in the interests of sustainability and efficiency.

The crown was originally commissioned for the coronation of Mary of Teck as Queen Consort at the coronation of King George V, the present monarch’s great-grandfather, in 1911.

Some changes and additions will be made by the crown Jeweller, in keeping with the tradition that jewels are inserted uniquely especially for the occasion, and to reflect the wearer’s individual style.

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These changes will pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, as the crown will be reset with the Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds, which were often worn as brooches by the previous monarch.

In addition to the diamonds, four of the crown’s eight detachable arches will be removed, giving the headpiece a different silhouette to when it was worn by Queen Mary at the 1911 Coronation.

St Edward’s Crown, which will be used for the coronation of the King, has returned to public display at the Tower of London now its modifications are complete.

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