Coronet of Frederick, Prince of Wales

The crown Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales (English Coronet of Frederick, Prince of Wales ) is a 1728 for Friedrich Ludwig of Hanover, Prince and son of King George II of Great Britain made ​​crown (English coronet ). It was probably made ​​by the royal goldsmith Samuel Shales for 140 pounds and 5 shillings, equivalent to about £ 12,000 today. It has a single, integrated bracket or two half- bracket with an orb. This form is supported only by the respective Princes of Wales. This is not an imitation of the crown einbügeligen Roman -German Emperor, but results from the reduction of the bow of the British royal crown, which has two straps and four half- bracket.

Whether she Friedrich Ludwig also worn, is not known. He died before he could inherit the throne. Both his son George III. and his grandson, George. IV they wore when they were Crown Prince and thus Princes of Wales. After the 18th century it was no longer supported, but each Prince of Wales carried ahead on a Kronkissen.

It was 1902 ( later George V ) replaced by the Crown of George, Prince of Wales. It was used when he took his seat in the House of Lords, where it was placed on a Kronkissen before him. Similarly, they used the following Crown Prince and Princes of Wales.

Finally, the crown of King Edward VII was used as Prince of Wales.

• British Crown Jewels
• Crown (single piece )