Did you know that Oliver Cromwell ordered the Crown Jewels to be smashed apart to symbolize the destruction of the monarchy? Well that’s just the type of interesting fact that you can become privy to with a visit to the Crown Jewels Exhibition. From the Imperial State Crown (the purple one) to the Coronation Spoon, you’ll see all the Crown Jewels in their priceless, unrivalled glory – under armed guard, of course.
