Queen Camilla's Coronation Crown Will Be a Modern Royal First — and Honor Queen Elizabeth II
The historic royal heirloom that will be placed onQueen Camilla’s head when she is crowned alongsideKing Charles IIIon May 6 has been revealed. It will mark the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be used for the coronation of a Queen Consort instead of a new commission being made, the palace said, “in the interests of sustainability and efficiency.” The last time a Queen Consort’s crown was reused was in the 18th century, when Queen Caroline, consort of George II, wore Mary of Modena’s crown....