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Consort crown

Okay kiddo, let's talk about a consort crown!

You know how you wear a tiara or a crown on your head for dress-up or playtime sometimes? Well, sometimes adults wear crowns too, but they're usually for really special occasions. One type of crown is called a consort crown.

A consort crown is a special type of crown that is worn by a queen's husband. That's right, a king's wife doesn't wear it, he does! It's called a consort crown because "consort" means partner or spouse, and the king's spouse is usually a queen.

When a king and queen are married, the queen becomes the most important lady in the kingdom. But the king is still very important too, and he's usually in charge of making big decisions and leading the armies. So, when the king and queen go to important events, they each wear special clothes and accessories to show off their importance.

The queen wears a fancy dress and a crown, but the king wears something called a consort crown. It's not as fancy or flashy as a queen's crown, because he's not the main royal lady. But it's still very beautiful and important. It's usually made of gold and decorated with jewels, just like a queen's crown.

So, that's what a consort crown is – a special crown that a king wears to show off his importance and status as the husband of a queen.