Scottish crown jewels for King Charles explained including new £22,000 Elizabeth Sword
dailyrecord.co.ukThis Wednesday will see King Charles return to Scotland for a 'second coronation' where he will be presented with three priceless relics.The King and Queen will journey to St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh tomorrow, as part of a royal procession that will travel from the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The public will be able to watch the march all along the capital's historic Royal Mile.During the historic ceremony, Charles III will be presented with the Honours of Scotland, also known as the Scottish Crown Jewels.
These consist of the Crown of Scotland, the Sceptre, and the Sword of Elizabeth.The Honours of Scotland are the regalia that have been worn by Scottish monarchs at their coronation going back hundreds of years.
Dating back to the 1400s, they are the oldest surviving set of crown jewels in the UK.The three priceless artefacts all have their own fascinating histories, and so the Daily Record has delved back in time to learn more.
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