Inside the Crown Jewels: Secrets, Scandal & Survival

This True Royalty Original explores the extraordinary and often dramatic history behind some of the Royal Family’s most iconic jewels.From the destruction of the original Crown Jewels during the English Civil War to the execution of Charles I in 1649, discover why most of the coronation regalia is only 350 years old. Melted down for coin and lost to history, many priceless treasures vanished forever.But one remarkable survivor remains. The silver-gilt Coronation Spoon, believed to date back to the 12th century and possibly supplied to Henry II or Richard I, is the oldest piece of regalia still in use today.Host Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined by Helen Molesworth, Senior Curator of Jewellery at London’s V&A Museum, and Anna Byers, Head of Bespoke Jewellery at 77 Diamonds. Together, they uncover the hidden stories behind the Crown Jewels and reveal how members of the Royal Family have built their own personal collections shaped by fashion, sentiment, inheritance and royal tradition.Prepare to see the monarchy’s most glittering treasures in a whole new light. 💎👑#RoyalFamily #RoyalHistory #CrownJewels #BritishMonarchy #History #TrueRoyalty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices