Crown of Queen Mary
The Crown of Queen Mary is a consort crown that was made in 1911 for the coronation of British queen Mary of Teck. Mary thereafter wore it on occasion in circlet form. It is part of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. It was used again, in a slightly altered form, at the coronation of Queen Camilla on 6 May 2023.
| Crown of Queen Mary | |
|---|---|
The crown in its most elaborated form as it was worn in 1911. On occasion, some or all the arches, the purple bonnet, or ermine band may be removed, and the gems may be changed. | |
| Details | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Made | 1911 |
| Owner | Charles III in right of the Crown |
| Weight | 590 g (1.30 lb) |
| Arches | Up to eight half-arches |
| Material | Gold, silver |
| Cap | Purple velvet trimmed with ermine band |
| Notable stones | Koh-i-Noor (removed), Cullinan III, Cullinan IV, Cullinan V |
| Other elements | 2,200 diamonds |
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