Two crowns, 3,000 gems, an 18ft robe... and a recycled dress: Queen Elizabeth II looks regal alongside Prince Philip at her 60th State Opening of Parliament Her Majesty began event wearing George IV State Diadem Travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster in horse-drawn carriage In Robing Room put on Imperial State Crown, 2.3lb, and Robe of State, 15lb Crown: 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 5 rubies The Queen wore her Angela Kelly dress worn in Jubliee portraits Also Queen Victoria's crown pearl drop earrings and Jubilee necklace Plus pearl bracelet watch and pearl bracelet with a daisy diamond clasp