Throughout her 70 year reign, The Queen has worn hundreds of pieces of jewelery with some making appearances more than others. The Delhi Durbar necklace is perhaps one of the most famous pieces Her Majesty has worn throughout her reign.
The Queen has worn it on many important state occasions including the historic State Dinner for the President of the Republic of Ireland in 2014 and during her…
The Queen's Reign in Style Moments: The Investiture of the Prince of Wales
2nd April 2022
As Royal Central continues to look back on the iconic looks from The Queen’s reign, we turn to the famous outfit she wore at the Investiture of the Prince of Wales.
On 26 July 1958 Prince Charles, The Queen’s eldest son, was made the Prince of Wales and Earl…
The Queen's Reign in Jewels: Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik Tiara
31st March 2022
While Queen Mary was known to be a magpie with a large jewellery collection, her mother-in-law also had a strong collection of her own. And amongst the most famous pieces is the gem now known as Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara.
In 1888, the then Prince and Princess of…
The Queen has access to countless impressive tiaras, many that we know of and more that we don’t. However, one of her most worn and most beloved tiaras is “Granny’s Tiara”, also known as Queen Mary’s Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
Lady Eve Greville formed a committee of society women in 1893 to raise funds to purchase a tiara for Princess Mary of Teck in honour of…
How royals use soft diplomacy to voice their support for Ukraine
10th March 2022
Diplomats refer to it as “soft diplomacy” – the art of saying things without actually uttering a single word. Another definition is of it is “saying without saying”.
On the 24th of February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Media around the world have…
Earlier this week the Duchess of Cambridge carried out her first overseas visit of the year with a working visit to Denmark on behalf of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. As she met up with Crown Princess Mary and the two are fashion plates in royal circles…
Blue is the colour for The Queen ahead of her Platinum Jubilee
6th February 2022
In the two appearances leading up to her Platinum Jubilee, The Queen has made a strong sartorial choice and worn blue for both of her outings.
The Queen has worn the rainbow’s worth of colours throughout her reign, specifically choosing to wear bright colours to make it easier for people to spot her. However, for both of these events, she turned to blue.
In pictures released on Friday…
In 2001, Kate Middleton was just a young woman from Reading who was studying the History of Art at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. It was here where she met her future husband, Prince William. Since her relationship with the future King first became public…
Royal Jeweller Garrard at centre of new Kensington Palace exhibition
18th November 2021
In a new exhibition at Kensington Palace, the popular royal jeweller Garrard is taking centre stage in a new display in the palace’s jewel room. The exhibit is set to explore the relationship between the famed jeweller and the British Royal Family over time.
Garrard…
The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara: an iconic royal jewel
17th November 2021
The Queen has numerous tiaras to choose from for formal occasions. However, there are a few that she turns to again and again. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara is one of those pieces, and even features in the first portraits taken during her reign.
Queen Mary’s Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara was given to Princess May of Teck as a wedding present. Society hostess…
