Who is allowed to touch the Queens crown?

Only three people are allowed to touch the crown: the monarch, the Archbishop of Canterbury during the coronation ceremony, and the Crown Jeweller, who is responsible for the crown’s maintenance, as well as keeping it secure whenever it leaves the Tower of London.

How much is the queen’s crown worth?

The nearly five pounds of gold used to construct the crown is today worth more than $100,000, while the collection of stones in the precious metal likely place the value of this crown around $39 million.

How many times have the crown jewels been stolen?

The Crown Jewels have never been stolen since that day – as no other thief has tried to match the audacity of Colonel Blood!

How are the crown jewels protected?

The Crown Jewels are protected by bombproof glass, and visitors to the tower are closely watched by more than 100 hidden CCTV cameras. The security of the Tower of London as a whole is provided by the 22-strong Tower Guard which has been at the Waterloo Block since 1845.

Can The Queen sell the crown jewels?

The Crown Jewels is a collection of 140 ceremonial objects boasting a spectacular 23,578 precious gemstones. The crown jewels are not insured against loss and are unlikely to ever be sold. They are officially priceless.

What was Thomas Blood punishment?

After removing the grille, Blood used the mallet to flatten St. Edward’s Crown so that he could hide it beneath his clerical coat.

Has anyone tried to steal Queens crown?

Charles II allowed the Crown Jewels to be shown to members of the public for a viewing fee paid to a custodian who looked after the jewels at the Tower of London. In 1671 Thomas Blood was the first and only man who attempted to steal them.

Who has tried to steal the Crown Jewels?

Thomas Blood
In 1671 Thomas Blood was the first and only man who attempted to steal them. After that, the Crown Jewels were kept under armed guard in a part of the Tower known as the Jewel House.