Crown of Queen Alexandra
| Crown of Queen Alexandra | |
|---|---|
 Engraving of the crown. The European-style crown contained more half arches than was usual in British crowns, and had its cap placed lower, allowing a clear view through the crown. | |
| Details | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Made | 1902 |
| Owner | Charles III in right of the Crown |
| Arches | 8 half-arches |
| Material | Platinum |
| Notable stones | Koh-i-Noor |
The Crown of Queen Alexandra was the
coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
. It is now in the royal collection.
Background
half-arched new small crown, the Crown of Queen Adelaide, because the Modena crown was judged unsuitable for use.[1]
In 1902 it was decided to use neither the Modena nor Adelaide crowns for the first coronation of a queen consort in seven decades. Instead it was decided to create a brand new consort crown, to be named after Queen Alexandra.[2]
Style
The crown departed from the standard style of British crowns, and was more akin to European royal crowns.
The Crown of Queen Alexandra was not worn by later queens; new crowns were created for
Gallery
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Queen Alexandra wearing the crown in a formal coronation photograph, 1902
References
- ^ a b "The Crown of Mary of Modena". Royal Mint. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "The Coronation of King Edward VII; the Crowning of Queen Alexandra". Royal Collection Trust. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ a b Cruso, Thalassa (1935). Costume. Lancaster House. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ISBN 978-8-1715-6087-5.