Rich with history and responsibility, the Imperial State Crown can be a heavy burden to bear. But for Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the crown comes with far more practical concerns. “So there are some disadvantages to crowns, but otherwise they’re quite important things,” Elizabeth added. In a rare on-air interview, the queen recounts her 1953 coronation with remarkable candor. When asked about her miles-long ride around London in the Gold State Coach, the queen recalled it was “not very comfortable.”“Horrible,” she said.

Source: Huffington Post January 12, 2018 21:22 UTC