Hi Allan! I've been waiting for this one. For me, it is impossible to imagine Queen Victoria without that little crown. Even as a small boy, it fascinated me. I recall asking my mother why the lady was wearing such a small crown. Mom simply replied, "son, she was a queen, she could wear whatever she wanted." Mother was nothing if not practical and direct!

When I think of Queen Victoria, I always imagine her wearing this little diamond crown. Quite an affectation but she clearly loved it. And so many diamonds! In most of the statues of her here in Australia she is wearing this little crown. A defining piece of the Victorian age. Thank you so much Allan for yet another detailed look at a crown. You are a crown man!

I have seen Queen Victoria's small Crown at the Tower of London, stunning. Also i once read that the Imperial State Crown gave her migraine headaches so that's why she had the smaller Crown made. Thanks for another excellent video👑

My husband and I were recently in London and toured the Tower, where the Crown Jewels are kept. We saw this beautiful little crown. It was wonderful and I was thrilled to actually get to see it!!

What a beautiful small crown. It suited Queen Victoria so much and it is iconic. I cannot imagine anyone else wearing it as it was so much Victoria's crown. Some items have such emotions attached to them. A bit like when they were sorting out a crown for Queen Camilla, it had to be a very diplomatic decision. Thanks for another great video Allan. ❤

I think the small diamond crown is very iconic. It's simple, and looks stunning.

Thank you for this wonderful story!

I was so hoping that Her late Majesty would have taken to wearing this when the Imperial State Crown became too heavy for her.

Always a pleasure to hear your posts. The Hanoverian crown was wee! Barely big enough for a dolls head.

Gorgeous. Look at the diamonds.

Very interesting, many thanks!

Such a pretty, dainty crown!! 💞❤👑

Thanks Allan, another excellent video.

I find the adventures of famous jewels thoroughly fascinating. Queen Ena (Victoria Eugenia) of Spain also had a small diamond crown doubtlessly inspired by the ones noted in this excellent posting. I wonder what became of it.

I wonder if you’d be tempted to consider the Imperial Crown of India - worn just once by George V at his Durbar proclamation as Emperor of India. It is much the most elegant and graceful of the crowns in the Jewel House I feel. Incidentally, isnt there some story about Queen Victoria’s little crown having been temporarily lost, only to be rediscovered in a boarded up cupboard at Buckingham Palace during George V’s reign? I may be wrong - thank you for another engaging and informative video.

Queen Victoria’s Diamond Crown has always been my favourite of all the crowns worn by previous Queens. I hope we see the Princess of Wales wearing it, when she becomes Queen in due time.

Another quite fascinating bit of history, Allan. Thank you! It's good to know the crown still exists, and is intact.

I am very much looking forward to this particular edition. I have become known among my friends for having a small collection of miniature "coffee table books" - which get more attention during cocktails than you’d ever imagine. lol.

What a pretty little crown.These little crowns must have had anchoring points for hairpins,otherwise how on earth did they stay of the Queen’s head!?

Thank you again sir! ❤

Always informative, Allan. Thanks very much. Best to you and your family. Pat

Very interesting!

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How did she hold it on? It looks precariously perched! And, when did Garrards become the Royal Jewellers? You mentioned Rundell & Bridge in a previous video, Whatever, it's a beautiful little thing. Thank you for the video, as ever.

Really nice, informative film. Thank you.

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I've always wondered about that small crown and how it was attached to Queen V's head. Have you ever considered covering the newish theory that Prince Albert didn't die of Typhoid as was the story for years, but that he had one of the auto immune disorders affecting the digestive track like Crohn's? That would be fascinating if it fits into your remit so to speak.

Exquisite .

Thank you for the fascinating explanation of this iconic crown.

such a pretty thing!

I’ve seen this many times at the Tower of London, it’s my favourite except for a similar sized one of hers designed by her husband with sapphires that is in the Victoria and Albert museum, definitely worth a visit, the jewel section there is astonishing!

The small Hanoverian crown discussed here was worn - perhaps most notably in the 20th century - by Princess Frederica of Hanover for her marriage to Crown Prince Paul of Greece in 1938. The couple became King and Queen of the Hellenes in 1947 and Queen Frederica became a somewhat controversial figure in the political upheavals in the Greece of the 1960s. There are many films and images of the 1938 wedding including this one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fKd-fpOH1ci3mWg.html The crown can be best seen at approx 1.54.

Queen Victoria was highly indignant about having to relinquish Queen Charlottes jewels to Hanover, claiming that many of the items were her favourite pieces "essential to the dignity of The Crown and of The Queens person".

Interesting never been a fan of Victoria but good to know about this. Excellent Antiquary magazine this month.

Thank you, Allan.

Very nice and informative video on a piece of Regalia that is inseparably associated with Queen Victoria yet little is published about it. Note that although as Queen Regnant Victoria could have used colored stones on her small "State Crown" substitute, it is set with white diamonds exclusively. I'm sure that reflected Victoria's widowhood, as colored stones are contrary to mourning etiquette. Crowns used by the Sovereign may have colored stones, but those intended for Queen Consorts are set with white jewels only--diamonds and pearls. The queens' crowns of the 20th century are made of platinum rather than gold to further emphasize this "purity".

It's so cute, like a baby crown

Thank you. It’s so tiny and dainty 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺👑

Great video thanks Allan - greetings from New Zealand 🇳🇿👍👍

Empress-Queen Alexandra was the best when dooning royal regalia and royal dress attire. She was simply regal superior.

I'd wear it every day if it were mine. It's beautiful.

Nice vídeo, Allan

I believe she had the smaller crown made because she suffered with migraines and the state crown was so heavy

Sometimes it's easy to forget that these important and iconic personages were just people. Victoria obviously went into such a deep depression that she could hardly function, and this was at a time when there were no medications, professional counselors, or inpatient centers. I never knew why the little crown had been made, but it's both sad and culturally interesting that it was designed to wear while in mourning.

When a thing can be both powerful and cute

Today, Queen Victoria would probably be diagnosed with a severe case of chronic depression. Poor woman.

very interesting indeed-a great amount of fascinating detail-i wonder if you know when the modern trend for wearing the full regalia at the state opening of parliament started ?did it start with her late majesty queen Elizabeth ii? I'm under the impression that Edward vii, George v and George vi never wore any crown after their respective coronations or the 1911 Durbar

Tis wonderful to behold these treasures of our Heritage. No matter what befalls us , the Glory or the British Crown sustains us ordinary men & women. It is our Heritage , rather like our Grand Parents linage, to remember & reflect upon these glories of the past.....for they shall not occur again! As we plunge, ever deeper, into the mire of War & deprivation it is well to remember a more glorious time when we did NOT question the Grandeur of our peers. And simply were content to live according to our station in life ! Bryan Hardy Australia.

She suffered migraines but was obligated to wear a crown. So, she had this one made. Anything heavier left her bedridden for days with debilitating migraines.

It was also said that Queen Victoria had a history of migraines and couldn’t handle wearing the heavy Imperial State Crown or the other heavier crowns as a result- so the little crown was designed to accommodate her needs.

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Help me! I was at the Tower Of London and saw the most perfect crown. Small, purple velvet. And eack stone was perfection. Diamonds and rubies and emeralds,oh my! And I thought it said something about India and never was worn

Ive also seen photos of Queen Mary wearing this crown

The tiny crown is so iconically Victoria’s Crown, I simply cannot imagine anyone else wearing it. Remember why Camilla didn’t wear the Queen Mother’s crown for the Coronation? Like that, but moreso.

with that small crown, how did they managed to make it stay in place on her head without falling down?

I'm going to get my a crown just like Victoria's it's so pretty. One day when God see fit.

I read she had it made due to having migraine headaches and the original was too heavy

It's not the size that counts, It's what you subjugate with it that counts!

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Surprised Queen Elisabeth II never wore this crown.

How did she keep it on her head?

How did the women keep those small crowns on their heads?

imagine 'modern' monarchs just not doing anything for 10 years nowdays? QV shouldve got off her fat *** and done the duties she was expected to do. A King would not have been allowed to crumple up in mourning like she did. Considering this and how she treated her children i dont know why she is so revered. She lasted a long time but it was the people around her who got things done while she mourned in black.

The royal yarmulke .

Isn't this crown known as the "Fairy Queen" Crown?

Why don't the Royals wear it? History is important!

Although I know it was made for a reigning monarch like Victoria, I think that crown would look great for the coronation of the future Queen Catherine.

Queen Victoria was an unfaithful monarch who let her personal life interfere with her duties. This nearly caused the downfall of the monarchy.

Are the crown jewels on the coffin during the funeral just a loan? Because the death of the monarch make the heir to the new Sovereign. And the crown jewels are now his crown jewels. And since when the monarch attend to the funeral of his predecessor? Because you men that was sometimes not considerate.

The tax payers should wear crowns....since all these crowns were paid fro by them.... 😡

i don’t understand the obsession with diamonds… they look like quarts except slaves are forced to die for them gross rich people shit i guess

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