Watch Dr Tony Trowles, Head of Abbey Collection and Librarian, explain how the replica regalia are used in coronation rehearsals ... The two sceptres demonstrate the monarch’s royal authority in ...

Want to know more about the Dutch royal family? They have a fascinating history that dates back to the 12th century, when nobles from the French principality of Orange began styling themselves as ...

The royal regalia also includes the royal sceptres, namely Cogan Alam (Sceptre of the Universe) and Cogan Agama (Sceptre of Religion). Cogan Alam is a silver mace measuring 162.66cm in length.

The artifacts include human and animal figures, plaques, royal regalia, and a bell ... The decision to return the items in the Dutch collection followed an assessment of a committee tasked ...