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The Crown of João VI with the Sceptre of the Armillary; Ajuda National Palace. The Portuguese crown jewels (jóias da Coroa Portuguesa), also known as the Royal Treasure (Tesouro Real), are the pieces of jewelry, regalia, and vestments that were used by the Kings and Queens of Portugal during the time of the Portuguese Monarchy.
The crown saw its last official use during the reign of Manuel II of Portugal, when it was used for his acclamation and at the official opening of the Cortes, the Portuguese parliament. The Crown of João VI, along with all the other Portuguese Crown Jewels, are kept in the Ajuda National Palace , in Lisbon .
The Sceptre of the Armillary. The Sceptre of the Armillary, also known as the Sceptre of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarves (Portuguese: Ceptro Armilar; Ceptro do Reino Unido de Portugal, do Brasil, e dos Algarves), is a piece of the Portuguese Crown Jewels, originally created for the acclamation of King João VI, alongside the Crown of João VI and the Mantle of João VI.
Pages in category "Portuguese Crown Jewels" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Tiara of Maria II (Portuguese: Tiara de D. Maria II) is a jewelled, ornamental crown made for Queen Maria II of Portugal in the 1830s-40s, set in sapphires and diamonds. It is the oldest extant tiara that can be linked to a Portuguese sovereign. [1] [2]
These priceless objects date back hundreds of years and most are never used except for during this ancient ceremony.
The priceless regalia is likely to attract some debate when it is paraded into Westminster Abbey and presented to the King and Queen.
It's well known that the crown jewels -- a collection kept at the Tower of London for over 600 years -- are incredibly precious.