British Royals

It is one of the most symbolic pieces of jewellery in the royal collection and it now has a new chapter in its history. It was originally created for a king but has only been worn by queens for almost two decades. Now, Queen Camilla has continued that tradition and worn the George IV State Diadem for the first State Opening of Parliament of her husband’s reign. To be fair, it’s a…

It was a low key royal wedding, set against a backdrop of family illness and impending drama. But the marriage of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, on November 6th 1935, began a royal partnership that would become a bedrock for the House of Windsor as it faced some of its most challenging times. Prince Henry, third son of King George V and Queen Mary, had…

It is one of the most symbolic pieces of jewellery in the royal collection and it could be about to get a new chapter in its history. It was originally created for a king but has only been worn by queens for almost two decades. Now, Queen Camilla could continue that tradition and wear the George IV State Diadem for the first State Opening of Parliament of her husband’s reign. To be…