8K views · 731 reactions | St Edward’s Crown  Made for Charles II’s coronation in 1661 to replace the medieval crown melted down in 1649 during the English Civil War, this magnificent crown is used only at the moment of crowning and weights a remarkable 2.23kg! See the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. A new exhibition in the Jewel House will open 26 May.  https://fal.cn/3yskO  Royal Collection Trust | Tower of London | Facebook

Have you ever seen St Edward’s Crown up close? 👑 ⁠ ⁠ It was originally made for Charles II in 1661 and is worn when the Monarch is crowned during the coronation ceremony.⁠ ⁠ The Crown is made of solid gold, set with over 400 stones. ⁠ Read more: www.thecrownchronicles.co.uk/jewels-and-jewellery/crown-jewels/tell-me-about-st-edwards-crown/ | The Crown Chronicles

Side by Side with a Friend’: Legolas and Gimli’s Iconic Moment #shorts Relive the heartfelt moment from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King when Gimli admits he never thought he’d die side by side with an Elf, and Legolas responds, ‘What about side by side with a friend?’ A timeless scene of camaraderie in Middle-earth. #lotr #lordoftherings #short #legolas #gimli | Sceneos