British Crown Jewels Timeline

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First text description of the coronation of an English monarch, the crowning of King Edgar.
25 Dec 1066

William the Conqueror holds the first coronation at Westminster Abbey.
Oct 1216

New regalia items are created for the coronation of Henry III of England.
Oct 1216

King John of England loses some of the Crown Jewels while escaping rebels.
1649

The Parliamentarians destroy, dismantle or sell off the British Crown Jewels.
1661

New Crown Jewels are created for the coronation of Charles II with some of the pre-revolution regalia being found and reused.

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