Some of the Crown Jewels present date back to the 17th century.
is also present at the state opening of parliament every year. Originally created for King George VI, it is set with 2,868 diamonds, 269 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and four rubies.Also on the coffin was a white floral wreath which featured white roses, white dahlias and foliage, including pine from the gardens at Balmoral and pittosporum, lavender and rosemary from the gardens at Windsor.The Crown Jewels’ orb and sceptre – both dating back to 1661 – are placed next to the crown.
It is made from ivory and silver gilt, and adorned with a series of gold and sapphire panels.After the coffin was carried by eight guardsmen – not the usual six, due to the weight of the lead lining – into Westminster Hall, it was lifted onto the catafalque, a raised platform. The catafalque is surrounded by four yellow candles.