The Crown Jewels have been symbols of the monarchy's power and connection with God for over a thousand years. The Sovereigns that sat on the throne and used these royal items believed wholly that they were anointed by God's own hand - the Divine Right of Kings - to rule their people. Below, the description and ceremony for each:

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Crowns
St. Edward's Crown St. Edward's Crown is the official coronation crown. It was created to replace the one destroyed during the Cromwell Interregnum. The original crown of St Edward, worn by him at Christmas 1065, was reputedly used the next year for the coronation of William I (the Conqueror).
Imperial State Crown The Imperial State Crown is worn by the newly anointed King or Queen after the coronation. This should not be confused with St. Edward's Crown, used for the actual crowning of the new sovereign during the ceremony. The Imperial State Crown contains the Cullinan II diamond in the brow, and weighs about two pounds. Her Majesty wears this at the annual State Opening of Parliament.
Known as The Queen Mother's Crown, this magnificent piece contains one of the most exquisite gems known to man - the legendary Koh-i-noor diamond. The name literally means "Mountain of Light", said to be a great source of fortune for its female owner, but brings bad luck to a man. The Queen Mum removed the arches of the crown and wore it as a diadem to the coronation of her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II.
The Ampulla and Anointing Spoon are the items used to anoint a new Sovereign at their coronation. The Ampulla is a hollow, eagle-shaped vessel made of pure gold into which the anointing oil is poured. The Archbishop of Canterbury then pours the oil from the Ampulla into the anointing spoon.
The orb is the symbol of Christianity

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