Sovereign's Ring

A long time reader of my Royal Children Blog asked a very interesting question:

Q: Is the coronation ring passed down from previous kings or is it made specifically for Charles?

The answer from the Royal Family's website: royal.uk

"The Sovereign’s Ring is composed of a sapphire with a ruby cross set in diamonds. A symbol of kingly dignity, the ring was made for the Coronation of King William IV in 1831, and all Sovereigns from King Edward VII onwards have used it at their Coronations.

The Queen Consort’s Ring, a ruby in a gold setting, was made for the Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide in 1831, and has been used by three further Queens Consort; Queen Alexandra, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother."

So there we have it. The rings of both King and Queen Consort are passed down and used for the Coronation ceremony. At other times they are typically held at the Tower of London as part of the Crown Jewels.