Shown here is St. Edward's crown, which is the official crown of England. Made in 1662 to replace the Confessor's Crown destroyed in 1649.

Also shown are the Royal Sceptre and the Orb.

The Coronation Coach is used only for the Coronation Parade.

It is very valuable and is always re-gilded before use.

Buckingham Palace is the official residence in London of the Queen. From here the Queen sets out on her journey to Westminster Abbey for the crowning ceremony.

A Horseguard Sentry on guard duty at Horseguard's Parade in Whitehall.

The Coronation Chair All the sovereigns since Edward I have been consecrated on this chair. The Stone of Scone (Lia Fail) is fixed in the base. Legend claims that Jacob slept on the stone. It was sent to London in 1296.

The Union Jack:

The Union Jack (or Jaque) is made of the three flags of the patron saints, St. George of England, St Andrew of Scotland and St. Patrick of Ireland.

St. George's Flag

St. Andrew's Flag

St. Patrick's Flag

The Union Jack

The Poster below was prepared to outline the itinerary for the royal visit in 1973.