St Katharine's & Wapping in Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Tower Hill Passageway: Crown Jewels – Imperial State Crown

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

1. Tower Hill Passageway: Crown Jewels – Imperial State Crown Marker

Inscription. The Imperial State Crown is worn regularly by the monarch on State Occasions, such as the Opening of Parliament. Many objects in the Jewel House are set with precious stones, which include the Koh-I-Noor diamond and the First Star of Africa, the largest first-class cut diamond in the world.

Erected 2001 by The Tower of London.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events.

Location. 51° 30.582′ N, 0° 4.565′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It is in St Katharine's & Wapping. It can be reached from Tower Hill just west of Tower Bridge Approach, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 134 Tower Hill, Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 2LY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in London

and in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what

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was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tower Hill Passageway: Yeoman Warders (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Tower Ravens (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: William the Conqueror (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: White Tower (here, next to this marker); The Pool of London (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Panoramic View of the Tower (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Queen’s Guard (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Crown Jewels — St Edward's Crown (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

Also see . . . The Crown Jewels (Historic Royal Palaces).

The Imperial State Crown is the crown that the monarch wears as they leave Westminster Abbey after the coronation. It is also used on other State occasions including the annual State Opening of Parliament.

(Submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

2. Tower Hill Passageway: Crown Jewels – Imperial State Crown Marker

This marker is one of 30 located in the Tower of London underpass.

Imperial State Crown, by Stephen B Whatley image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

3. Imperial State Crown, by Stephen B Whatley

Charles III wearing the crown to the 2024 State Opening of Parliament image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Unknown author, July 17, 2024

4. Charles III wearing the crown to the 2024 State Opening of Parliament

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.