NBC Washington

Bow Down to These Dazzling Facts About the British Crown Jewels

On display in the Tower of London, the collection, much of it created on the orders of King Charles II in 1661, includes pieces will be making a rare outing for the special event. Along with two ...
AOL

How Much the British Crown Jewels Are Actually Worth

One of the most widely-viewed pieces in the Crown Jewels is St. Edward’s Crown, which has 444 stones, both precious and semi-precious. The nearly five pounds of gold used to construct the crown is ...
Irish Central

On This Day: An Irishman stole the British Crown Jewels in 1671

Colonel Thomas Blood, an illustration from 1813. British Library / CC In the annals of daring escapades, there's one that shines as bright as the Crown Jewels themselves: the audacious heist ...
NBC 10 Philadelphia

Bow Down to These Dazzling Facts About the British Crown Jewels

So, break out some sunglasses as we prepare to blind you with these details about the Crown Jewels: Last used for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, this crown will be placed on King Charles III's head at ...
NBC Los Angeles

Bow Down to These Dazzling Facts About the British Crown Jewels

Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. Last used for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, this crown will be placed on King ...
NBC New York

Bow Down to These Dazzling Facts About the British Crown Jewels

You best believe King Charles III will be making the whole place shimmer at Westminster Abbey May 6. For the United Kingdom's first coronation ceremony in over 70 years, the monarchy is pulling out ...