When does Queen Elizabeth II wear the crown jewels?

Apparently it's very heavy and difficult to wear, so only on certain ceremonial occasions. The Queen does not walk around wearing it all the time. It would be like walking around while trying to balance a whole chicken on your head. Very difficult. read more

The Crown Jewels are only worn at coronations (St Edward's Crown being used to crown the monarch) and the annual State Opening of Parliament (the Imperial State Crown). At other formal occasions, such as banquets, the Queen wears the jewellery in her collection. read more

Now you know why the Queen doesn't wear her crown often. Plus, it would be ostentatious to wear it on all but the most important occasions and the Queen is not ostentatious. She does, however, wear an assortment of much lighter weight but spectacular tiaras. read more

The crown is worn by the monarch on leaving Westminster Abbey at the end of his or her coronation. It is also worn or carried at the annual State Opening of Parliament, although in 1974 and 2017, when snap general elections were held, Queen Elizabeth II chose to wear a hat. read more