Regalia of Sweden

Located underneath the Royal Palace in Stockholm, the Regalia of Sweden that holds Sweden's Royal Regalia has on display many spectacular items, many of which are centuries old: crowns, scepters, orbs, and more, all covered with the finest metals and stones. The Swedish Regalia is the principal symbol of Sweden's form of government. The kingdom's main regalia are the sword, the crown, the scepter, the orb, and the key. Their symbolism was defined during King Erik XIV's coronation in 1561. Therefore, this place deserves to be one of the incredible jewelry museums and exhibits.

The Regalia of Sweden is kept deep in the vaults of the Royal Treasury, underneath the Royal Palace in Stockholm, in a museum that is open to the public. The crowns and coronets have not been worn by Swedish royalty since 1907, but they are still displayed at weddings, christenings, and funerals. Prior to 1907, the crowns and coronets were worn along with royal mantles by the king and other princes at the monarch's coronation, during the opening of the Riksdag, and displayed on other occasions. After the death of Oscar II in 1907, the practice of wearing the crowns at the opening of the Riksdag ceased and the crowns were no longer worn. After this, the crown of the King and his scepter was simply displayed on cushions on either side of the silver throne while the king's mantle was draped over it. The old opening of the state lasted until 1974. The Swedish Regalia are kept in the cellar vaults of the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Here visitors can see crowns used by kings, queens, princes, and princesses – priceless works of craftsmanship with fascinating histories.

• Location: Stockholm, Sweden