Late Queen Elizabeth's secret to wearing 1kg crown at 90

Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable 70-year reign was defined by duty, tradition and composure, even when it meant carrying nearly a kilogram of solid gold on her head.

The late monarch famously wore the Imperial State Crown, a dazzling yet notoriously heavy piece weighing over two pounds and set with 444 precious stones, at major royal occasions including her coronation in 1953 and State Openings of Parliament well into her 90s.

In a rare 2018 BBC documentary, the Queen candidly joked about the crown’s weight, saying: “You can’t look down to read the speech, you have to lift the speech up, because if you did your neck would break.”

Despite calling it “totally impractical,” Her Majesty carried the burden with apparent ease thanks to years of practice. 

Experts believe posture training, discipline, and stamina allowed her to wear the crown without faltering. 

The Queen herself admitted her father, King George VI, and grandfather George V encouraged her to rehearse with heavy headpieces from an early age to prepare for royal duty.

Even in later years, when she occasionally wore lighter crowns, her presence remained just as regal, proof of her extraordinary dedication and ability to balance both the weight of the crown and the monarchy itself.

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