Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom

The coronation of King Charles III will showcase unusual relics and the world's finest jewels, which not only bedazzle but provide a physical and symbolic link with the ancient past.

Here are some items to look out for:

The St Edward's Crown - the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels - will be placed on Charles's head during the ceremony.

British King Charles III was officially crowned after the Archbishop of Canterbury placed the crown of St. Edward on his head.

At the King's coronation, cannon salutes were fired from military bases across the country and from His Majesty's ships at sea.

As he prepared to place the crown on Charles' head, Justin Welby said:

Queen Elizabeth II, the world's longest reigning sovereign, on Feb. 6 set a new record as the first British monarch to reach her sapphire jubilee, with 65 years on the throne.

The queen, now 90, rose to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25 upon the premature death of her father, King George VI.

India is suing the queen for the 100-mln-pound diamond known as the Koh-i-Noor (Mountain of Light) that the Queen Mother wore during the Coronation of her husband and her daughter. The prized 105-carat jewel may be stripped from Britain’s Crown Jewels following legal proceedings started by Bollywood stars and businessmen.