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Queen's Reign in Jewels: The Grand Duchess Vladimirovna Tiara

There are a few pieces in The Queen’s jewellery vault that she has worn time and time again throughout her reign. The Grand Duchess Vladimirovna Tiara remains one of her favourite pieces to this day. The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara belonged to one of the most sociable members of the Romanov court, Grand Duchess Vladimir or Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin before she married in…
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The Queen's Reign in Jewels: Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik Tiara

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 Wales celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Lady Salisbury organised a group of 365 peeresses who donated funds to…
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Fashion Focus: When Kate met Mary, two fashion favourites

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, let’s take a look at what each woman wore during this two-day visit. Stephen Lock / i-Images Kate kicked off her…
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Royal Jeweller Garrard at centre of new Kensington Palace exhibition

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 has been the choice jeweller for generations of British kings and queens, and for 160 years it was the holder of the coveted…
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