Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity responsible for six unoccupied royal residences in England, including the Tower of London, where the Coronation Regalia of the United Kingdom, commonly called the Crown Jewels, are displayed to the public in the Jewel House.
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Institution FoundedEstablished as an independent charity in 1998, taking on responsibility for palaces previously managed directly by a government department. 1 Governing BodyAn independent charity established in 1998, receiving no funding from the government or the Crown; income is drawn from admissions, membership and retail. 1 Public Access Public Access DetailThe Crown Jewels are on public display in the Jewel House at the Tower of London, one of the most visited attractions in the United Kingdom. 1 Custody and Display
Relevant HoldingThe Coronation Regalia of the United Kingdom (the Crown Jewels), including St Edward's Crown, the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptres, and the Ampulla and Anointing Spoon. 1 Connections
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1. Encyclopaedia Britannica (online academic reference)
Encyclopaedia Britannica editors, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., 2024cited for the facts on this pageView the Source Divinity Atlas Entity Records, First Edition
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