The Queen has opened up about the literal weight of responsibility that comes with being the head of the monarchy — and wearing the crown. In a rare conversation with Alastair Bruce, an expert on the ...

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It is worn exclusively for coronations and State Openings of Parliament. Queen Elizabeth II once joked that the topper was so heavy, "your neck would break" if you looked down while wearing it. Among ...

Wearing a crown isn't as easy as it looks — just ask Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. In a rare interview for the documentary "The Coronation" on the Smithsonian Channel, Her Majesty discussed the ...

Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara during a state visit to Luxembourg in 1976. Though Queen Elizabeth II's jewelry collection contained dozens of envy-worthy ...