Why see them?
They are a working collection
They are the greatest working collection of Crown Jewels in the world and priceless symbols of British monarchy (watch for the ‘in use’ signs).
They include the world’s most famous diamonds
The enormous Cullinan I and the notorious Koh-i-Noor are part of the collection that numbers 23,578 in total.
Be dazzled by the 23,578 gems that make up the Crown Jewels, including the glistening Imperial State Crown, which alone has 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 5 rubies.
This astonishing collection of priceless Coronation Regalia has been an unmissable highlight of any visit since the 17th century, with only one attempt to steal them…
Stop, thief!
The Crown Jewels were nearly stolen in 1671. The dashing and impudent Irishman Colonel Blood almost carried out a successful raid on the Jewel House.
Having knocked the Jewel House keeper on the head with a mallet, he squashed the arches of Charles II’s state crown so as to hide it under his cloak.
He was only discovered at the last moment.
Read more about Blood's attempt to steal the Crown Jewels.
