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| | Head of State - definition of Head of State in Encyclopedia |
 | | A head of state or chief of state is the chief public representative of a nation-state, federation or commonwealth, whose role generally includes personifying the continuity and legitimacy of the state and exercising powers, functions and duties granted to the head of state in the country's constitution. | | | As Head of State, the President's signature is required on all laws absent a supermajority of congress. | | | Most states require that all bills passed by the house or houses of the legislature are signed into law by the head of state. |
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| | Imperial crown - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Imperial Crown of India - the Imperial Crown worn by King George V at the Delhi Durbar in 1911. | | | Imperial Crown of Russia - coronation crown of the Russian Tsars. | | | Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Imperial State Crown |
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| | State Opening of Parliament - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Then, after she takes on the Royal Robes and the Imperial State Crown in the Robing Chamber, the Queen enters the Lords Chamber and takes a seat at the Throne. | | | Once on the Throne, the Queen, wearing the Imperial State Crown, orders the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod to summon the Commons. | | | It is held in the House of Lords Chamber after Parliament first assembles in consequence of a General Election and each November thereafter. |
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| | Imperial State Crown - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The Imperial State Crown is one of the British Crown Jewels. | | | They are then transported to the Robing Room, where the Queen dons her robes and wears the Crown. | | | Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Imperial State Crown |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_State_Crown
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| | Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom: Information From Answers.com |
| | A new crown, more akin to traditional British crowns, was manufactured for Queen Mary, consort of King George V, who was crowned in 1911. | | | Queen Elizabeth wearing the Imperial State Crown and holding the Sceptre with the Cross and the Orb | | | At the same time as the Sovereign holds both Sceptres, he or she is crowned with St Edward's Crown. |
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| | The Crown Jewels of England |
| | Instead, she was crowned with the Imperial State Crown which was specially remade for her coronation. | | | It had been intended to use the Imperial State Crown but it was discovered that the laws of | | | Even so, tradition was not to be denied, and as if it was felt that no coronation would be complete without the St. Edward 's Crown, it was carried throughout the ceremony by the Lord High Steward. |
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| | USATODAY.com - Sex scandal roils the royals |
| | LONDON — Draped in an ermine robe, with the jewel-encrusted Imperial State Crown on her head, Queen Elizabeth will take her place on the throne in the House of Lords this morning to carry out the most important task of the British monarchy: the opening of Parliament. |
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| | Miniature Crowns |
| | This crown was made in 1728, of silver-gilt, for Prince Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, the son of King George II. | | | An Act of Parliament prevents The Crown Jewels from leaving the shores of England. | | | When George V, as Emperor of India, attended the Delhi Durbar in 1911 to receive the homage of the Indian Princes, a new crown was required. |
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http://www.abitofbritain.com/crowns.htm
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| | Imperial Crown -- Encyclopædia Britannica |
| | For centuries it served as a state prison. | | | Prime Minister Borden had been included in the Imperial War Cabinet in London. | | | See the robes worn by the last emperors of China. |
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| | Crown |
| | The kingly crown is completed with a row of roses all... | | | Set features St. Edward's Crown, Imperial State Crown, Sovereign's Orb, Coronation Ring, Commonwealth Bracelets, Sovereign... | | | to regal proportions with our 1/12 scale minitature Crown of St. Edward (#150563-ST), Crown of... |
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| | Australia Post Stamps -- Coronation Golden Jubilee |
| | At the end of the coronation service, when the sovereign retires into St Edward’s Chapel, this Crown is replaced by the Imperial State Crown. | | | The robe of purple velvet the Queen wears denotes a crowned and consecrated monarch. | | | The Imperial State Crown is worn by the sovereign on all state occasions. |
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| | test London - Nataly Hanbecova |
| | Saint Edward's Crown is used for the coronation ceremonies. | | | Saint Edward's Crown, the Imperial State Crown, and the royal sceptre are guarded there. | | | IATP is a program of the Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs (ECA), US Department of State, funded under the Freedom Support Act (FSA). |
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| | Tower of London - Crown Jewels and Jewel House - Europe for Visitors |
| | Keith Hanson is Chief Exhibitor of the Crown Jewels, having been appointed to that post in 2000 after serving as a Yeoman Warder. | | | The Cullinan II, the world's second-largest top-quality cut diamond, weighs 317 carats and is on the front of the Imperial State Crown. | | | William IV's coronation crown was so heavy, at 7 pounds, that the new king developed a tootache and needed to have the offending tooth removed. |
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| | State Opening of Parliament: queen's procession to westminster palace |
| | The Queen walks up the Norman Staircase and is taken to the Robing Room, where she puts on her official robes and the Imperial State Crown. | | | It is performed at the start of the new parliamentary year: usually in October or November, or soon after a general election. | | | Photos of the procession for the State Opening of Parliament |
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| | The Cullinan Diamonds |
| | The Cullinan II is the massive 317.40 carat cushion shaped diamond in the center-front of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain. | | | Elizabeth II's Imperial State Crown of Great Britain | | | However, it usually resides in the front of the Imperial State Crown. |
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| | King's Crown |
| | One day this patient, waiting, crowned Christ will rise from His seat at the Father's right hand. | | | May we may crown Him Lord of all. | | | Man will have had his fullest opportunity lengthened out to the last notch of his possible use of it. |
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| | [Ganoksin] Jewelry Making - The Story of Red Spinel |
| | Abu Said lost the gem, as well as his crown and his life, to Don Pedro the Cruel of Seville. | | | In 1366 Don Pedro's own brother attacked him in turn, but Don Pedro successfully defended himself with help from the armies of the Black Prince of Bordeaux. | | | The majority were plundered from India when the Mogul Empire fell. |
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| | crown on Encyclopedia.com |
| | The Crown Prince, Moulay Sidi Mohammad, inaugurates a new medersa (student hostel) at the Koranic school of Sidi Zouin near Marrakech. | | | There are two crowns used by the British sovereigns: the crown of Edward the Confessor (a much-altered replica of the original crown) is used for the coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, and the imperial state crown is worn on state occasions. | | | The crown became thoroughly identified with the functions of monarchy, and the term crown is often used in a purely institutional sense, as in crown lands, crown colonies, and crown debt. |
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| | Mandy's British Royalty - The Crown Jewels |
| | It is also used to crown the Sovereign during the coronation, and weighs about 5 pounds. | | | The Imperial State crown can be seen on the Sovereign at the opening of Parliament. | | | The Crown Jewels are part of the national heritage of England and held by The Queen as Sovereign. |
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| | Crown Jewels - Royal Heritage Trust Library Shelf |
| | The next largest, the Second Star of Africa (309 carats), is set in the front of the Imperial State Crown, and the third and fourth (92 and 62 carats), and lesser stars are now in Queen Mary’s crown. | | | Butler also mentions the large Stuart sapphire set in the back of the State Crown, so called since it was thought to have been taken by King James II to France where he escaped after being deposed by his son-in-law King William III. | | | The regalia belong to the state and are displayed in the Jewel House of the Tower of London. |
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| | Historic Royal Palaces |
| | Set with more than 6000 diamonds, it was made specially for the Delhi Durbar in 1911 when George V was crowned Emperor of India. | | | Possibly the most famous crown in the collection is the Imperial State Crown worn by the Queen each year at the State Opening of Parliament. | | | The only crown allowed to leave the country is the Imperial Crown of India. |
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| | Spinel Facts and Buying Guide - JewelInfo4u |
| | It is also found in Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan, Ontario in Canada and New Jersey and New York in United States. | | | It is found in transparent to semi translucent to opaque state. | | | One such example is Black Prince's Ruby set in the British Imperial State Crown has less valuable Spinels in place of expensive Rubies. |
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http://jewelinfo4u.com/Spinel_Facts_and_Buying_Guide.aspx
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| | Mirror Mirror on the Wall.... |
| | Fact of the matter is folks, though the Persians do have more jewels than any other country in the world, dear old mother England ain't no slouch. | | | At the end of a coronation service, the Sovereign takes Holy Communion, goes to St. Edwards Chapel, changes into purple velvet robes, and receives the Imperial State Crown...the best known of all the State Regalia. | | | Let me tell you a bit about her Imperial State Crown. |
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| | Crown_of_Queen_Adelaide |
| | Instead diamonds from her own private jewellery were installed in her new crown. | | | The Crown of Queen Adelaide was the consort crown of Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, wife and Queen consort of King William IV of the United Kingdom. | | | Later consort crowns were made for Alexandra of Denmark (1902), Mary of Teck (1911) and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1937). |
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| | UK Politics - Glossary - I |
| | The Imperial State Crown is worn on all state occasions except for the Coronation when the St. Edward's Crown is used. | | | Impeachment is a trial held before Parliament of someone who is charged with a crime against the State. | | | The Imperial State Crown is a magnificently jewelled Crown and was made in 1838 for Queen Victoria. |
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| | Ruby & Sapphire: Judging Quality, Prices, Padparadscha, Part 4 |
| | Morel (1988) states that it was valued at 100,000 livres during the inventory of 1791. | | | The legend states that Edward the Confessor greatly admired St. John the Evangelist. | | | Upon his helmet was a crown garnished with rubies, sapphires and pearls, including the Black Prince&. |
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| | Verb Identification Practice - Answers |
| | The sapphire in the cross of the Imperial State Crown | | | The Jeweled State Sword, used in Coronation Ceremonies, | | | each aspect of the ruler's role as head of the state and church. |
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| | The Stuart Sapphire |
| | A view of the backside of the Imperial State Crown, with the Stuart Sapphire. | | | The stones from the old crown were transfered to the new. | | | The new and present Imperial State Crown features the Cullinan II Diamond on the front, beneath the Black Prince's Ruby, where the Stuart Sapphire was originally mounted. |
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| | The Imperial State Crown en route to Parliament |
| | The Imperial State Crown en route to Parliament | | | The Comptroller of the Lord Chamberlain's Office carries the Imperial State Crown while the Assistant Comptroller bears the Cap of Maintenance. | | | Queen Alexandra's State Coach contains the Imperial State Crown which, having been collected from the Jewel House at the Tower of London, is taken to Buckingham Palace and then escorted to Westminster for use at the State opening. |
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| | The Miniature Crown Jewels Collection @ SHOPPINGBOT-UK.INFO |
| | Tie pin from the Imperial State Crown as used at the opening of Parliament. | | | Stud pin from the Imperial State Crown as used at the opening of Parliament. | | | 1/2 crown form miniature of the St. Edward's Crown, gold plated and set with 3 Austrian crystals.... |
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| | Tower of London Tour: The Crown Jewels |
| | It is probably much older than its name implies, but is known to have been in the possession of James II when he fled to France after his deposition. | | | This graceful crown is set with diamonds, dominated by the famous Koh-i-noor. | | | Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's Crown was made for her coronation as queen consort in 1937. |
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| | ipedia.com: Crown (headgear) Article |
| | Costume headgear imitating a monarch's crown is also called a crown. | | | Gold and precious jewelss are common in crowns. | | | Napoleon surprised Pius VII when he reached out and crowned himself, a brilliant coup. |
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| | Over the coffin stand the Imperial State Crown, the King’s Orb and the Royal Sceptre, part of the magnificent British Crown Jewels. | | | The two pictures depict the magnificence of the scene at Westminster Hall during the lying in state of His Majesty King George VI. | | | Over a quarter million people passed through Westminster Hall during the three days of lying in state and on the evening before the funeral there were still thousands queuing to pay their respects. |
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| | World Souvenirs Ltd (London) Miniature Crown Jewels |
| | Presentation box containing The St. Edward's Crown, The Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign& Sceptre&; | | | "The original is the actual Coronation crown, used only once for the crowning of each British Monarch. | | | The actual coronation crown, used only once for the crowning of each British Monarch. ade with over 5lb of gold, set with precious and semi-precious stones. It is reputed to contain part of the ancient crown of Edward the Confessor&; dating back to the 11th Century. |
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| | Bambooweb: Cullinan Diamond |
| | The second largest gem from the Cullinan stone, Cullinan II or the Lesser Star of Africa, at 317.4 carats (63.48 g), is the second largest polished diamond in the world and is also part of the British crown jewels, as it forms a part of the Imperial State Crown. | | | It is now mounted in the head of the royal sceptre in the British crown jewels. | | | The largest polished gem from the stone is named Cullinan I or the Great Star of Africa, and at 530.2 carats (106.04 g) is still the largest polished diamond in the world. |
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| | British Crown Jewels, England |
| | The Crown Jewels are kept in the Tower of London, guarded by special guards called Yeoman Warders. | | | Among the jewels are the Royal Sceptre, which holds the largest uncut diamond in the world, and the Imperial State Crown, made for the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838. | | | More than 3000 stones of immense value are among the jewels, including the second largest cut diamond in the world and the Kohinoor diamond, which was set in the special crown for the coronation in 1938 of Queen Elizabeth, wife of George VI and mother of Elizabeth II. |
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| | The Monarchy Today > Ceremonies & pageantry |
| | The Imperial State Crown is 12.4 inches (31.5cm) in height, | | | Many of the ceremonies take place on a regular basis - every year or even every day - which means that British people and visitors to London and other parts of the United Kingdom may have an opportunity to see some of these interesting events take place. |
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| | Gemstone Forecaster - Part One |
| | Although The Black Prince Ruby sits in the Imperial State Crown in London, it is actually a 170 carat spinel. | | | After winning the battle, he credited the stone for taking a blow meant for his head. | | | In essence, a handful of these computers could easily monitor a 1984 Orwellian-Type Police State. |
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| | Crown jewels |
| | The Crown Jewels are kept in the Tower of London in the Crown Jewel House. | | | Helicon Publishing is a division of Research Machines plc. | | | In 1671 Colonel Blood attempted to steal them, but was captured, then pardoned and pensioned by Charles II. |
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| | Jones Jewelers : Resources |
| | The Imperial State Crown, Scepter and Orb are used for the opening of Parliament each year. | | | Collection includes the French Crown Jewels, lots of huge diamonds, the Cote de Bretagne Spinel in the Order of the Golden Fleece, and a collection of medieval jewelry. | | | The Topkapi Palace Treasury has some of the most magnificent Colombian emerald accessories ever conceived, including a fantastic dagger with three huge emeralds on the hilt. |
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| | Imperial State Crown Stud Pin |
| | Silver plated miniature of the Imperial State Crwon as used at the opening of Parliament. | | | Made in half crown form with 3 shoulders. | | | All the jewellery is handmade in England, plated in gold or silver and set either with sparkling Austrian crystals or hand enamelled. |
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http://www.crownminiatures.com/imperialstatecrb.html
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| | Imperial State Crown Crystal Studded T-Shirt |
| | With over 2800 jewels in the original piece, the Imperial State Crown is said to be virtually priceless! | | | We've taken over 80 half carat foil back Swarovski crystals and studded this gorgeous print onto a beautiful fitted t-shirt for glamorous three dimensional effect. | | | Please add 300 Swarovski crystals to this piece (+175.00) |
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