The Sovereign's Scepter with Cross is a gold rod symbolizing the monarch's temporal power. The Sovereign's Orb, Sceptre and the Imperial State Crown sit on top of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at her Committal Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on Septemin Windsor, England. The sections are partitioned by borders of emeralds, rubies, sapphires, diamonds and pearls. The orb signifies the Christian world and it is divided into three parts, representing the three continents known in medieval times. The Royal Collection explains that it will be placed in the monarch's right hand for the first part of the ceremony, before being moved to the abbey's altar for the moment of crowning. Edward's Crown, represents the monarch's power. This hollow orb, created in 1661 for the last King Charles along with the current St. The Imperial State Crown is decorated with 2,868 diamonds. Edward's Crown, but doesn't lack the bling. On coronation day, King Charles III will wear it for the final procession from Westminster Abbey back to Buckingham Palace on the Gold State Coach, and then when he appears on the palace balcony to wave to supporters with other members of his family shortly after. The Imperial State Crown arrives at the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords, at the Palace of Westminster on in London, England. The second crown that will feature in the coronation is considered a 'working crown.' The Imperial State Crown is typically worn on formal state occasions, including the annual State Opening of Parliament. The current version, which is not an exact replica, dates back to 1661, when it was created for the coronation of Charles II. The original, believed to have been made in the 11th century for King Edward the Confessor, was melted down almost 400 years ago. Edward's Crown is pictured during a service to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, June 4, 2013, in London, England. The late Queen Elizabeth II once said in an interview that the weight of the crown would break your neck if you bent down while wearing it. Made from solid gold and adorned with 444 semi-precious stones, the crown weighs almost five pounds.

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