Sunday, August 7, 2011

Sunday Morning Special: Queen Elizabeth II Shows the Imperial State Crown

Do you ever find yourself confused as to why there are so many crowns in the Crown Jewels of England? They each serve a purpose, but two are the most important—the Crown of St. Edward (worn only at the coronation) and the Imperial State Crown (worn at events thereafter).

Who better to tell us about the Crown than Queen Elizabeth II herself? This film was made shortly after the Queen’s coronation. She seems young and bright and interesting and wonderful. Not to correct Her Majesty, but she left out one thing. The Black Prince’s Ruby isn’t a ruby, it’s a spinel. But, we don’t fault her for not mentioning it.

Enjoy this interesting film. It’s quite a treat.


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

"shortly after the Queens's coronation" ... I'd say at least 20 years after that event!

Nice to see though.

Mark

Joseph Crisalli said...

To an American, ten or twenty years after 1953 seems like a short time, especially given her almost-record-breakingly long reign. But, thanks for the clarification and for visiting. I hope Her Majesty will make another such appearance for her Diamond Jubilee.