Regalia are symbols of the royal, royal,imperial or princely power, which has long been used by the holders of state power. For each country these signs are the same, they include the scepter, crown and power.
How regalia appeared
That this phenomenon takes its origin fromantiquity, can be affirmed unconditionally. So, the progenitor of the crown was a laurel wreath, which was placed on the head of the winner in the competition. Later, it turned into a symbol of honor, which was given to a military commander or an official who distinguished themselves in the service. From this tradition, and appeared crown, which gained popularity in Europe in the early Middle Ages.
Cap of Monomakh
Russian royal regalia were particularly luxurious.Among them stands a very remarkable attribute - the ancient medieval crown, which, according to some historians, the emperor of Byzantium Constantine sent as a gift to the Kiev prince Vladimir Monomakh. There is a version along which, along with such a crown, the prince also received a scepter.
How the scepter appeared
This attribute of state power is alsoappeared in antiquity. The scepter, according to legend, was used by the inhabitants of Olympus, Zeus and Hera, whom some ancient rulers and officials decided to imitate, considering it an indispensable symbol of dignity. It is interesting, but the most important persons of the state - the emperors - did not use scepter. However, in the Middle Ages it was used throughout Europe, including Russia, where regalia was used during the wedding of the kings. That this happened in the same way is evidenced by the story of a certain Gorsei who was an eyewitness of the coronation of Fyodor Ivanovich.
Other regalia
It did not do without less remarkable symbolsauthorities. There are also not very popular royal regalia, including family jewelry, sabers, swords and various ornaments. They were made of gold, precious stones, among them emeralds, rubies and sapphires. Some of these jewels are quite famous for their impressive size and incredible beauty. In the British royal crown, for example, there is a very large ruby, which was nicknamed the "Black Prince".
When regalia were used
These state symbols of power are rulers andimportant officials wore during various ceremonies. Monarchs, for example, used their regalia during meetings of foreign nobles or important exits. Nevertheless, there were also special jewels that were used exclusively in special cases, for example, the Great Imperial Crown, which was worn only during the crowning of the king, the queen or the king.
The British monarchs even have a speciala diamond diadem, which the queen is obliged to wear during visits to foreign countries and solemn exits, which is even noted in the diplomatic protocol. It was her Elizabeth II who wore during her official visit to Russia.
The most significant symbols of power were created not one century ago, it can be said almost all the remarkable regalia. What does this tell the willing person to see them personally?
The fact is that, given the value and antiquitysome symbols of power, today they are no longer used, and they are exhibited in museums. For example, some important jewels are exhibited in the national museum of France - the Louvre. In Copenhagen in the castle of Rosenburg you can see the treasures of the Danish kings. Even in Russia you can see some royal regalia that are stored in the Armory Chamber, or more precisely - in the Diamond Fund, which anyone can visit.
Symbols of power from ancient times were called uponDemonstrate the power of the state and the monarch himself and still remain a subject of discussion for many historians, because so many secrets remain hidden in the centuries. Regalia - that these are symbols of power, our contemporaries do not doubt, and this will remain unchanged for a very long time.
