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The Crown Jewels
A priceless collection of treasures kept in the Tower of London… What's the real story?
The British Crown Jewels are a priceless collection of items gathered over eight turbulent centuries. Consisting of 100 objects decorated with 23,000 gemstones, it’s held at the Tower of London, protected by guards and high-tech security. But why did one thief put the crown jewels down his trousers? Which king managed to lose his own crown? And why is one diamond so controversial that it is not invited to the coronation of King Charles III?
This is a Short History of the Crown Jewels.
A Noiser production, written by Jo Furniss. With thanks to Anna Keay, author and former curator at the Tower of London.
