Queen Elizabeth II Broke Basic Royal Engagement Tradition By Doing THIS Before Death
Royal fans would notice how Queen Elizabeth II opted out of something fundamental during her royal engagements.
It was recently revealed that before her passing, Her Majesty apparently felt "too feeble" to wear her hefty crown for significant official duties.
The Imperial State Crown, which reputedly weighed more than three pounds, was replaced by a lightweight tiara in 2019, shocking royal admirers who had anticipated seeing Queen Elizabeth II speak during the annual State Opening.
Nearly 2,900 diamonds, 269 pearls, 11 emeralds, and 17 sapphires are said to be embedded in the crown. It was not worn on the monarch's head during the Opening; rather, it was just carried and put on a stand next to her.
People instantly questioned her decision to forego donning the legendary piece.
People were "whispering under their breath," a source told Radar Online, adding that "The State Opening of Parliament is a solemn event and wearing the crown is part of it."
Tradition was broken by the Queen by refusing to wear her crown, which led to speculation that she was ill and fighting cancer.
"Her inability to wear the crown is stirring up suspicions that she hasn't got long to live," the insider said, making a successional allusion.
Then-Prince Charles claims that his regency is just temporary, and he has no intention of abdicating the throne, they continued.
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When the monarch deviated from tradition at the Opening and did not wear the Imperial State Crown or the ceremonial robes for the State Opening of Parliament last year, health worries began to circulate once more.
As a result of the government's decision to lessen the ceremonial aspects of the event due to the COVID-19 outbreak, she donned a lilac bonnet and matching coat instead.
In the BBC documentary "The Coronation," King Charles III's mother had also mentioned that the crown was too heavy to wear, but she added that she nevertheless attempted to make the most of it because of its significance to British history.
The longest-reigning British ruler explained that she couldn't even look down to read the speech and, instead, had to take her address up.
"Because if you did, your neck would break, it would fall off," the 96-year-old quipped. "So there are some disadvantages to crowns, but otherwise, they're quite important things."
At Balmoral Castle, Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully on September 8, 2022, with her family at her side.
She had mobility concerns prior to her away, and physicians claimed they were already worried about her health.
As of this writing, Queen Elizabeth II's casket has traveled from Edinburgh, Scotland's St. Giles Cathedral, to Buckingham Palace in London.
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