Giant crown to be installed outside Buckingham Palace – here’s what it will look like

A sculpture of the monarch’s crown is due to be installed outside Buckingham Palace as part of a heritage trail (Picture: London Heritage Quarter/Getty/Metro.co.uk)

A giant sculpture of a bejewelled crown is due to go on display outside Buckingham Palace as part of a celebration of London’s heritage. 

The multi-coloured installation’s scale befits its intended home just a gemstone’s throw from the official residence of the UK’s royal family.  

Artistic impressions show the sculpture standing 1.74m tall and 2.44m wide ...