The Bohemian crown jewels are to be shown to the public in Prague Castle in September on the instructions of President Petr Pavel, the presidential office announced on Thursday.
The jewels, which include the Crown of St Wenceslas, the royal orb and sceptre and the coronation vestments from 1653, will be displayed between September 18 and 28.
The jewels are part of the country's national heritage and are shown to the public only on rare and special occasions.
Seven dignitaries holding the keys to seven locks have to gather to access them in the crown jewels chamber in St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle.
More than 51,500 people viewed the last display of the jewels in September 2025.
"The numbers tell the story," Pavel said. "I am pleased by the interest shown by the Czechs in their history and statehood, and this confirms my decision to display the crown jewels once a year," he added.
An accompanying exhibition recalls that the first Hapsburg, Ferdinand I, ascended the Bohemian throne 500 years ago. The monarchy came to an end with the collapse of Austria-Hungary during World War I.
While entry to the crown jewels display will be free of charge, long queues are expected.
