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Who wore the imperial state crown?

The Imperial State Crown is worn by the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom on special occasions, such as their coronation.

Here's a breakdown:

* Current wearer: King Charles III

* Previous wearers:

* Queen Elizabeth II

* King George VI

* King Edward VIII

* King George V

* Queen Mary

* King George IV

* King William IV

* Queen Victoria

* King William IV

* King George III

* King George II

* King George I

* Queen Anne

* King William III

* Queen Mary II

* King James II

* King Charles II

* King Charles I

* King James I

While the crown is traditionally worn by the monarch, there are also historical exceptions, such as:

* Queen Consort: The wife of a reigning king has also worn the crown on occasion, such as during coronation ceremonies.

* Other Royals: Some members of the royal family have worn the crown for specific purposes, such as during state funerals.

Note: The Imperial State Crown is only worn on special occasions and is not typically worn for everyday activities.

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