I think the Brits committed to having the ugliest fucking royal jewels, just the most tasteless and horrific display, as some kind of flex. Like "We invaded you, murdered your people, and stole all your wealth, and we're going to make it look like pathetic disgusting dog turds just to solidify how much contempt we have for you".

Because otherwise they did it because they thought it actually looks, like, respectable, and that's just beyond belief.

Like ffs imagine someone comes up to you in a cape made from 800 dead weasels, and expects to be treated as a serious adult.