The Crown Jewels
Short History Of...
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Sir Henry Mildmay is the master of the jewels at the Tower of London. The crown in his hand is heavy, made from silver, gilded with gold. He knows from precise records he has been making that it holds 344 precious stones. It belonged to Henry VIII, who wore it at his coronation 150 years ago. Mr Mildmay thinks it is a shame to destroyHenry's crown, but it must be done.
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