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	Encyclopedia: Monarchy
		The Imperial Crown of Russia is the crown that was used to crown Emperors of Russia until the abolition of the monarchy in 1917.
		Napoleon had the imperial crown made for his coronation in 1804.
		The consort crown of Empress Eugénie of France The Crown of Empress Eugénie was the consort crown of Eugénie de Montijo, the empress consort of Emperor Napoleon III of France.
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	Encyclopedia: St Edward's Crown
		Edward VII chose to be crowned with the lighter The Imperial State Crown is one of the British Crown Jewels.
		St Edward's Crown is one of the The Crown Jewels or Honours of Scotland are treated separately.
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	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/St-Edward%27s-Crown (1567 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Edward the Confessor
		Upon Canute's death in 1035 his illegitimate son, Harold, seized the throne, Hardicanute being then in Denmark, and Edward and his brother Alfred were persuaded to make an attempt to gain the crown, which resulted in the cruel death of Alfred who had fallen into Harold's hands, whilst Edward was obliged to return to Normandy.
		Early misfortune thus taught Edward the folly of ambition, and he grew up in innocence, delighting chiefly in assisting at Mass and the church offices, and in association with religious, whilst not disdaining the pleasures of the chase, or recreations suited to his station.
		Edward was the first King of England to touch for the "king's evil", many sufferers from the disease were cured by him.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/05322a.htm (541 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Edward the Martyr
		Edward's claim, however, was supported by St. Dunstan and the clergy and by most of the nobles; and having been acknowledged by the Witan, he was crowned by St. Dunstan.
		King of England, son to Edgar the Peaceful, and uncle to St. Edward the Confessor; b.
		His accession to the throne on his father's death, in 975, was opposed by a party headed by his stepmother, Queen Elfrida, who was bent on securing the crown for her own son Ethelred, then aged seven, in which she eventually was successful.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/05323a.htm (370 words)

	The Portland Peerage Romance, by Charles J. Archard
		Both King Edward and the Queen have been entertained at Welbeck since their accession to the throne, and in 1906 there was a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Sparta, the Crown Prince and Princess of Greece.
		Another courtier fell beneath her wiles in Sir William St. Loe, Captain of the Guard to Queen Elizabeth. He was so enamoured of her that he endowed her with his estates, and disinherited his own kinsfolk. Then he died, and Bess still went on conquering and to conquer.
		It was not until a few years afterwards that Palmer commenced to turn his attention to turf transactions, therefore it is difficult to find a motive which should be some evidence against him as the perpetrator of this crime.
	www.sakoman.net /pg/html/14371.htm (370 words)

	United Kingdom: Crowns on Flags
		This is the official state crown for Scotland and would replace the St Edward's crown on any peculiarly Scottish flag, or flag created under the authority of the Scottish Executive, such as the Scottish Fisheries, or a Scottish constabulary.
		Unfortunately, the Queen Victoria state crown was often drawn in a weak, ill-defined style and later illustrators, presumably imagining that it was a badly drawn St Edward's crown, redrew it accordingly.
		Various Victorian Crowns which are not identifiable as St Edward's Crowns, described by King Edward VII as, "Foreign Continental Crowns" and "different deviations of the British Crown".
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/gb-crown.html (3912 words)

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		This is the official state crown for Scotland and would replace the St Edward's crown on any peculiarly Scottish flag, or flag created under the authority of the Scottish Executive, such as the Scottish Fisheries, or a Scottish constabulary.
		"St Edward's crown is the crown supposed to be heraldically represented when for State or official purposes the crown is represented over the Royal Arms or other insignia.
		It was similar to the badge that had been stamped on guns during Queen Victoria's reign with an angular St Edward's crown, and only the royal cypher changed.
	www.fahnenversand.de /fotw/flags/gb-crown.html (3912 words)

	United Kingdom: Crowns on Flags
		This is the official state crown for Scotland and would replace the St Edward's crown on any peculiarly Scottish flag, or flag created under the authority of the Scottish Executive, such as the Scottish Fisheries, or a Scottish constabulary.
		Various Victorian Crowns which are not identifiable as St Edward's Crowns, described by King Edward VII as, "Foreign Continental Crowns" and "different deviations of the British Crown".
		Prior to the accession of Edward VII (1902), the iconographic Crown was unregulated.
	fotw.vexillum.com /flags/gb-crown.html (3912 words)

	The Crown Jewels of England
		Edward 's Crown; however, this is not as its name would imply the crown which was used at the coronation of Edward the Confessor, for that was seized and destroyed by the Roundheads.
		Decorating the edges of the arches on the St. Edward 's Crown are rows of pearls, while large drop pearls hang from the cross-bar of the gold and gem-studded cross surmounting the orb on the top.
		Even so, tradition was not to be denied, and as if it was felt that no coronation would be complete without the St. Edward 's Crown, it was carried throughout the ceremony by the Lord High Steward.
	www.houstonjewelry.com /jewels2.html (2245 words)

	3_HENRY6.NEW
		King Edward Brother of Gloucester, at St Albans field This lady's husband, Sir John Grey, was slain, His lands then seized on by the conqueror: Her suit is now to repossess those lands, Which we in justice cannot well deny, Because in quarrel of the House of York The worthy gentleman did lose his life.
		Edward and Richard, like a brace of greyhounds Having the fearful-flying hare in sight, With fiery eyes sparkling for very wrath, And bloody steel grasped in their ireful hands, Are at our backs; and therefore hence amain.
		Edward O Warwick, Warwick, that Plantagenet Which held thee dearly as his soul's redemption Is by the stern Lord Clifford done to death.
	www.cs.utah.edu /~goller/books/SHAKESPE/3_HENRY6.NEW (20199 words)

	Telegraph News
		The principal royal crown is still called St Edward's crown, and the Coronation Chair is sometimes called St Edward's chair, even though both were made long after his death.
		Edward's reputation for sanctity grew after the Norman conquest, and he was canonised by Pope Alexander III in 1161.
		Edward was patron saint of England for more than four centuries, until 1415 when he was replaced by St George.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/12/02/ntomb02.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/12/02/ixhome.html (675 words)

	Crown
		to regal proportions with our 1/12 scale minitature Crown of St. Edward (#150563-ST), Crown of...
		Set features St. Edward's Crown, Imperial State Crown, Sovereign's Orb, Coronation Ring, Commonwealth Bracelets, Sovereign...
		Collectibles Crown of Prussia When Napoleon went head to head with Alexander I, their crowns bumped with such force that it changed the course of history.
	www.infotrend.com.tw /topia/Crown (1092 words)

	The Crown Jewels of England
		Decorating the edges of the arches on the St. Edward 's Crown are rows of pearls, while large drop pearls hang from the cross-bar of the gold and gem-studded cross surmounting the orb on the top.
		Edward 's Crown; however, this is not as its name would imply the crown which was used at the coronation of Edward the Confessor, for that was seized and destroyed by the Roundheads.
		The Crown itself is very heavy-it weighs nearly 5 pounds-and for this reason it rests upon the head of the Sovereign for but a few moments at the coronation ceremony before being exchanged for the lighter Imperial Crown of State.
	www.houstonjewelry.com /jewels2.html (2245 words)

	St. Edward's Hall - Information
		Nickname: The Men of St. Edward's Hall have no formal nickname, although they are commonly referred to as Gentleman or Stedsmen.
		However, the statue of St. Edward in front of the dorm, displays him holding the Notre Dame Basilica.
		Recreational Facilities: Behind St. Ed's is a basketball court featuring a green key with a gold crown.
	www.nd.edu /~steds/info.html (2245 words)

	The Prince of Wales - About the Prince
		It reverted to the Crown in 1237, and was passed to the future Edward I. He conferred the earldom on his son, Edward II, and since then the Earldom of Chester has gone to every Prince of Wales.
		This ancient title, held by those who ruled the Western Isles as vassals of the King of Scotland, was annexed to the Crown by James V of Scotland in 1540, to be passed to his heirs.
		The Prince of Wales automatically became a KG when he became Prince of Wales in 1958, but was not installed until 17th June, 1968, at Windsor Castle.
	www.princeofwales.gov.uk /about/bio_titles.html (1052 words)

	The Most Noble Order of the Garter, its History, Ceremony, Coats of Arms and Crests.
		Whilst the motto probably refers to the leading political topic of the 1340's, Edward's claim to the throne of France.
		The Crown or Crest is usually between 15 - 26 inches high.
		The appointment of Knights and Ladies of the Order of the Garter, Order of the Thistle, the Order of Merit and the Royal Victorian Order is in The Queen's Personal Gift and is made without Prime Ministerial advice.
	www.heraldicsculptor.com /Garters.html (1052 words)

	The Miniature Crown Jewels Collection @ SHOPPINGBOT-UK.INFO
		1/2 crown form miniature of the St. Edward's Crown, gold plated and set with 3 Austrian crystals....
		1/2 crown form miniature of the St. Edward's Crown, gold plated and fully set with Austrian crystals....
		Tie pin from the Imperial State Crown as used at the opening of Parliament.
	shoppingbot-uk.info /Category-1-Jewellery_Watches-Mens_Jewellery-The_Miniature_Crown_Jewels_Collection.html (363 words)

	Norfolk Public Houses - Kelly's 1883
		Edward Tennant, Watton S.O. Lobster inn, W. Reynolds, Lower Sheringham, Cromer
		Crown inn, Thomas Edward Bird, South Repps, R.S.O. Crown, Mrs.
		Railway hotel, William Richard Wright, Watton S.O. Railway hotel commercial inn and posting house, Mrs.
	www.btinternet.com /~e.c.apling/Jobs/Publicans.htm (363 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Edward the Martyr
		Edward's claim, however, was supported by St. Dunstan and the clergy and by most of the nobles; and having been acknowledged by the Witan, he was crowned by St. Dunstan.
		His accession to the throne on his father's death, in 975, was opposed by a party headed by his stepmother, Queen Elfrida, who was bent on securing the crown for her own son Ethelred, then aged seven, in which she eventually was successful.
		King of England, son to Edgar the Peaceful, and uncle to St. Edward the Confessor; b.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/05323a.htm (363 words)

	The Crown Jewels of England
		Edward 's Crown; however, this is not as its name would imply the crown which was used at the coronation of Edward the Confessor, for that was seized and destroyed by the Roundheads.
		Decorating the edges of the arches on the St. Edward 's Crown are rows of pearls, while large drop pearls hang from the cross-bar of the gold and gem-studded cross surmounting the orb on the top.
		The Crown itself is very heavy-it weighs nearly 5 pounds-and for this reason it rests upon the head of the Sovereign for but a few moments at the coronation ceremony before being exchanged for the lighter Imperial Crown of State.
	www.houstonjewelry.com /jewels2.html (2245 words)

	St. Edward the Martyr
		Edward's claim, however, was supported by St. Dunstan and the clergy and by most of the nobles; and having been acknowledged by the Witan, he was crowned by St. Dunstan.
		His accession to the throne on his father's death, in 975, was opposed by a party headed by his stepmother, Queen Elfrida, who was bent on securing the crown for her own son Ethelred, then aged seven, in which she eventually was successful.
		King of England, son to Edgar the Peaceful, and uncle to St. Edward the Confessor; b.
	www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/e/edward_martyr,saint.html (354 words)

	The Cullinan Diamonds
		Edward's Sapphire, from the top of the Imperial State Crown.
		The sapphire in the center of the cross on the top of the crown is St. Edward's Sapphire, (believed to have belonged to Edward the Confessor), and the four large drop-shaped pearls are said to have been Elizabeth I's earrings.
		Imperial State Crown: originally made for Queen Victoria's coronation in 1838, it was remade for George VI in 1937.
	famousdiamonds.tripod.com /cullinandiamonds.html (1141 words)

	GENUKI: Halifax Directory of Trades and Professions for 1834
		To Leeds, Edward Cockerham, from Cow green, Abraham Thornton, from Union st, Carver and Co. from Northgate, and Deacon and Co. from Mary Speak's warehouse, Albion st, daily
		To Manchester, John and James Veevers, and the Merchants' Company, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday -- and George Thornton, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
		To Dewsbury, John Wilson, from the Rose and Crown, every Tues.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/YKS/WRY/Halifax/Halifax34Dry.html (1141 words)

	World Souvenirs Ltd (London) Miniature Crown Jewels
		The actual coronation crown, used only once for the crowning of each British Monarch. ade with over 5lb of gold, set with precious and semi-precious stones. It is reputed to contain part of the ancient crown of Edward the Confessor, dating back to the 11th Century.
		Made with over 5lb of gold, set with precious and semi-precious stones. It is reputed to contain part of the ancient crown of Edward the Confessor, dating back to the 11th Century."
		Presentation box containing The St. Edward's Crown, The Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's Sceptre&;
	www.thelondonsouvenirshop.com /acatalog/Miniature_Crown_Jewels.html (269 words)

	May Day on Virtual-Knutsford
		Our Crown Bearer is 15 year old Edward Livesley who, like his predecessors, has worked his way through the Court for many years showing his dedication to May Day.
		They will proceed down Adams Hill, King St, Tatton St, Princess St and then on to King Edward Road back to the Heath.
		The Procession starts at 2 o'clock onto Toft Rd, where it will be joined by the May Queen's Court emerging from Sessions House.
	www.knutsfordnet.com /mayday_main.htm (269 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Edward the Confessor
		Upon Canute's death in 1035 his illegitimate son, Harold, seized the throne, Hardicanute being then in Denmark, and Edward and his brother Alfred were persuaded to make an attempt to gain the crown, which resulted in the cruel death of Alfred who had fallen into Harold's hands, whilst Edward was obliged to return to Normandy.
		Edward was the first King of England to touch for the "king's evil", many sufferers from the disease were cured by him.
		Early misfortune thus taught Edward the folly of ambition, and he grew up in innocence, delighting chiefly in assisting at Mass and the church offices, and in association with religious, whilst not disdaining the pleasures of the chase, or recreations suited to his station.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/05322a.htm (541 words)

	World Souvenirs Ltd (London) Miniature Crown Jewels
		The actual coronation crown, used only once for the crowning of each British Monarch. ade with over 5lb of gold, set with precious and semi-precious stones. It is reputed to contain part of the ancient crown of Edward the Confessor&; dating back to the 11th Century.
		Made with over 5lb of gold, set with precious and semi-precious stones. It is reputed to contain part of the ancient crown of Edward the Confessor&; dating back to the 11th Century."
		Presentation box containing The St. Edward's Crown, The Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign& Sceptre&;
	www.thelondonsouvenirshop.com /acatalog/Miniature_Crown_Jewels.html (269 words)

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