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Either Edward the Confessor or Edward I, is also painted on the chair, showing his feet stepping on a lion. The Stone of Destiny was placed underneath the chair for Charles’ enthronement.
Fancy, huh? This five-pound crown was actually made for King Charles II back in 1661 after the original—which dated back to Edward the Confessor—was melted down in 1649.
Updated: Nov 1, 2022 / 09:03 AM EDT CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Within the walls of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park, newly arrived treasures are waiting to be discovered.
According to Buckingham Palace, St. Edward's Crown is the crown historically used at the moment of coronation, and was made for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661.