Czech crown jewels to go on display at Prague Castle

The Czech crown jewels will be removed from their chamber at St Vitus Cathedral on Monday ahead of their annual exhibition at Prague Castle. The seven keyholders, including President Petr Pavel, the prime minister and the Archbishop of Prague, must all be present to open the Crown Chamber. The St Wenceslas Crown, royal sceptre and orb will first be shown to schoolchildren from about 300 schools before the exhibition opens to the general public from September 19 to 28. This year’s exhibition focuses on the history of the jewels under the Habsburgs, beginning with Ferdinand I’s accession to the Czech throne in 1526.