The Queen’s crown is worth about P70 billion

A dazzling crown rested on the top of the Queen Elizabeth’s oak, lead-lined coffin ahead of her funeral on Monday, with many speculating on its value given that the crown is crammed with nearly 3000 jewels. Named the Imperial State Crown, the Queen has been wearing it for 70 years of her reign. Soon, it will sit upon the head of King Charles III, who was appointed as new monarch immediately after the Queen’s death on September 8. The crown has existed in various forms since the 15th century, though the most recent version was devised in 1937 for King George VI. It’s worn on state occasions with one such example being the State Opening of Parliament. When the Queen took the throne, the crown was adjusted for her and made smaller, with further adjustments expected to fit King Charles III. The actual value of the Imperial State Crown has been the subject of debate for years. It has never been officially appraised, making any estimates no more than guesswork by experts. Due to its historic and cultural value, it is said to be priceless. Magatwe a re experts who have tried to slap a number on it, found its worth to be between £3billion and £5 billion. The Crown is adorned with 2,901 precious stones, with some of them having their own unique origin and history. Imagine hela motho a rwele more than P70 billion mo tlhogong!