The King's Royal Sceptre

The King's Royal Sceptre with the Cross, which is placed in his right hand at the Coronation, is of gold. From the ornamental groundwork near the top spring six enamelled curves. The four larger ones clasp the great drop-shaped Star of Africa diamond.

The great amethyst orb at the top of the sceptre has round the centre a jewelled band with an arch of gold, rubies, and diamonds. The cross patée at the top is thickly set with diamonds, a large emerald being in the centre. The entire length of the sceptre is about three feet. Collars of gems and enamels enclose a smooth portion as a grip, and the end is encrusted with rich sprays of gold and enamels thickly jewelled.

More Articles on the British Monarchy

• British Coronations
• The Coronation of William the Conqueror
• The Coronation of Richard I
• The Coronation of Henry III
• The Coronation of Elizabeth I
• The Coronation of Charles II
• The Coronation of Queen Victoria
• Ancient Coronation Traditions & Etiquette
• The Crown Jewels
• St. Edward's Crown
• The Imperial State Crown
• The Imperial Crown of India
• The King's Royal Sceptre
• The Sceptre with the Dove
• St. Edward's Staff
• The King's Orb
• The Ampulla
• Ceremonial Swords
• Ceremonial Bracelets
• The Coronation Ring of William IV
• The Koh-i-Noor
• The Black Prince's Ruby
• The Star of Africa
• Thomas a Becket & the Legend of the Ampulla
• Edward's Ring
• The Stone of Scone
• Westminster Abbey: The Fisherman's Vision
• The Royal State Coach
• Progressive Changes in the Coronation Services