The IMPERIAL CROWN OF INDIA and the DELHI DURBAR

[@mags102755]

Allan this was certainly worth waiting for. Thank you.

[@rhiannonpoole6019]

Thank you so much for another mouth-watering regalia video. I really enjoyed the context with which you began, your simple lucid style is easy to follow and understand. It's hard to believe that all this magnificence was so to speak invented - and not always very comfortable to think of our role in that part of the world. As to King George feeling tired and headachey, what about the poor Queen in those tight stays, just look at her waistline! She was a tough woman.

[@hiyahandsome]

It's my favorite crown, too, elegant and luxurious. I suppose it will remain unworn, although it I were King, I would wear it every day at home.

[@riheg]

I suppose a copy could be made, yes, it is very lovely indeed

[@mariagordanier3404]

I thoroughly enjoy all of your exquisite videos and thank you very much. ❤

[@stevejones2052]

Brilliant as always

[@robb2biago]

Thanks Alan. Brilliant video and research as always. I knew a lot about Queen Mary’s crown, but next to nothing about King Georges. And I wasn’t really sure where Durbar was located. And the fabric is in Buckingham Palace. And the Delhi Durbar tiara, with the Cullinan diamonds, including a version with Cullinan V is my favorite.

[@christinesuccop1812]

Thanks so much this was awesome. I especially like the story of Queen Mary getting the family jewels back. 😀👑💎

[@christopherwiles9097]

Fascinating the King must have been sweating buckets in all those robes .

[@MsCharlie2007]

"Princess Mary had won the emeralds in a state raffle... as you do." 😂

[@allanbarton]

😂

[@notnek202]

I wish the RF would use this crown it’s my favorite.

[@royalwindsors53]

They can't anymore

[@rachellechristelle7271]

​@@royalwindsors53for a new purpose maybe like the commonwealth crown an rename it

[@imperiumbrasiliae]

@@rachellechristelle7271 would make more sense as the crown of Canada, lilies for the french, crosses for the anglos

[@rachellechristelle7271]

@@imperiumbrasiliae exactly

[@Vonononie]

@@rachellechristelle7271that could open up issue when the next head of commonwealth is named. It’s not a hereditary title and not automatically given to the British monarch. QE2 fought hard for Charles to be given the title as there was a lot of push back from other countries. The commonwealth is meant to be a partnership of countries so always giving it to the UK isn’t appropriate. I think this is why Prince William is building his Earthshot organisation as he’s aware he won’t get the position. If the crown is tied to the title of head of commonwealth it could be lost from the UK

[@philodendron6]

A voice made for radio. Another fascinating video.

[@Marian-pb7fd]

I am always left in ah by your videos. I enjoy all the detail you give in everyone of them. I may have wished for more, but have never felt they weren't the wait. Thank you once again for another amazing video.

[@rodneyfrost1674]

Thank you for again filling in the gaping gaps i my knowledge and memory.

[@Floortile]

Thank you SO much! The video I have been hoping for, knowing how superbly you would handle the subject

[@elasmotherium12]

Fantastic video! I’ve been waiting for it. One correction though: the Delhi Durbar Tiara, worn by Queen Mary in 1911, has only been worn publicly by Queen Camilla once, at the state banquet honouring the state visit of the King and Queen of Norway in 2005, making it the first tiara Camilla had worn as a member of the royal family. She isn’t known to have worn it since, preferring the late Queen Mother’s Greville Honeycomb Tiara, which has become her default tiara (though she has diversified since becoming Queen Consort). The Queen Mother had also worn the Delhi Durbar Tiara on occasion, as it was loaned to her by Queen Mary. King George V referred to it as “May’s best tiara”, quite sweet, but I don’t think Mary shared the sentiment, as she rarely wore it after the Durbar.

[@lianefehrle9921]

I do wish I could go to England to see this crown. I have had two layovers at the airport but not long enough time to go out of the airport to site see.

[@jilltagmorris]

Many thanks ❤❤❤

[@michaelfisher7170]

Far-called, our navies melt away; On dune and headland sinks the fire: Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre. Recessional, Kipling 1897.

[@christopherwiles9097]

Calendar is lovely by the way .

[@StevePetrica]

Indian restaurants are not infrequently called "Delhi Darbar" here in the US! I never knew the meaning. Thanks!

[@frippp66]

they were lucky not to get heat stroke

[@TyrSkyFatherOfTheGods]

Is it possible or appropriate that this gorgeous crown might be used for the crowning of a future consort?

[@ianport2185]

Whilst in Delhi almost exactly 30 years ago I took a look at Coronation Park. It was a bit scruffy and as a 🇬🇧 I felt very mixed emotions & I use the word 'mixed' deliberately.

[@romo9122]

❤🇳🇱