Diamond Diadem gets its chance to sparkle in Palace exhibition

A crown familiar to millions after being worn by the Queen on postage stamps is to go on display at Buckingham Palace.

The Diamond Diadem, which has been worn by the Queen on her journey to and from the state opening of Parliament since the first year of her reign, will be part of an exhibition to celebrate her 60 years on the throne.

Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration will show the many ways in which the jewels have been worn by British monarchs over the last two centuries.

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Part of the annual summer opening of Buckingham Palace, the exhibition runs from June 30 to July 8, and then July 31 to October 7. It includes a number of the Queen’s personal jewels.

Despite its feminine associations the Diamond Diadem was made for the famously extravagant coronation of George IV in 1821 at a cost of more than £8,000. It is set with 1,333 brilliant-cut diamonds. It can also be seen on some banknotes and coins.