The History of Saint Edward's Crown

What is Saint Edward's Crown most famous for?

• Being the oldest crown in the world

• Being a symbol of the British Parliament

• Being a gift from France

• Being used in the coronation of British monarchs

What happened to the medieval crown jewels of England in 1649?

• They were destroyed on the orders of Parliament

• They were hidden in a secret location

• They were stolen by pirates

• They were given to the French monarchy

Who was responsible for creating the new suite of crown jewels for Charles II?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Charles I

• Oliver Cromwell

• Richard Viner

What is the primary material used in the construction of Saint Edward's Crown?

• Silver

• Bronze

• Gold

• Platinum

Which gemstones are NOT found in Saint Edward's Crown?

• Rubies

• Diamonds

• Tourmalines

• Amethysts

Why was Saint Edward's Crown not used in coronations between 1685 and 1911?

• It was lost during a war

• It was considered too heavy

• It was carried in the procession but not used

• It was replaced by a new crown

Which king attempted to revive the tradition of wearing Saint Edward's Crown in 1902?

• George V

• Edward VII

• Charles II

• James II

What does the 'R' in a royal monogram stand for?

• Royal

• Regent

• Ruler

• Rex or Regina

Who was Colonel Thomas Blood?

• A royal jeweler

• A historian

• An Irishman who attempted to steal the crown jewels

• A British king

What unusual event occurred during Colonel Blood's attempted theft?

• He managed to escape with the jewels

• He was never caught

• He was caught by the king himself

• He was pardoned by Charles II