Queen Elizabeth II (L) photographed at the State Opening of Parliament, May 9, 2012, and the Imperial State Crown showing the Black Prince's Ruby (R), November 6, 2007.

The Imperial State Crown contains nearly 3,000 jewels, including its central stone, the Black Prince's Ruby. Here's the legendary history of this mysterious gem.

Being a queen means more than just wearing a crown. It is also a way of life — or at least that’s what Queen K tells us. Deco visited the star’s queendom to find out more about her.. Queen K ...