King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to attend the State Opening of Parliament today (Wednesday, 17 July) - the first since Sir Keir Starmer took over as Prime Minister.
The event will see a dazzling display of items from the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown which King Charles wore as he left Westminster Abbey after his Coronation last year.The Crown, with its intriguing history, is securely housed in the Jewel House at The Tower of London, safeguarded by bomb-proof glass and over 100 concealed security cameras.
However, there was a time when it resided elsewhere, much to the astonishment of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The King's Crown Jewels, some of the most renowned and invaluable artefacts in the country, were relocated during World War Two for better protection against potential enemy seizure.
Royal expert Alistair Bruce stumbled upon a shocking revelation about the whereabouts of the Crown Jewels during World War Two, a story which was unknown to the late Queen.
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