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St. Edward’s Crown moved out of tower ahead of coronation

FILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is crowned the Monarch of Britain holding the Royal Scepter, sat on throne, wearing St. Edward's crown, at Westminster Abbey, in London, June 2, 1953. St. Edward’s Crown, the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels viewed by millions of people every year at the Tower of London, have been moved to an undisclosed location for modification in preparation for the coronation of King Charles III. (AP Photo, File)

In this photo provided by the Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022 on Saturday, Dec 3, 2022 a photo of the St Edward's Crown which will be worn by King Charles III on his Coronation on May 6, 2023. St. Edward’s Crown, the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels viewed by millions of people every year at the Tower of London, have been moved to an undisclosed location for modification in preparation for the coronation of King Charles III. (Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022 via AP)

St. Edward’s Crown moved out of tower ahead of coronation