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A stunning jewel that Queen Elizabeth II loved is now on show in a blockbuster exhibition

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23rd April 2025
The Victoria and Albert Museum has just opened a blockbuster exhibition, Cartier, exploring the beloved French jeweller. While the exhibition includes countless historic pieces, one particular item was a sentimental favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth II.  The Williamson Brooch is a stunning diamond brooch fashioned after a jonquil flower. The stem is set with baguette diamonds, the leaves…
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A sparkling tiara given to a duchess just before she became a queen

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22nd April 2025
It’s one of the best known of all royal jewels and might have been even more well used if a moment of history hadn’t intervened. The stunning Cartier Halo tiara was bought as a gift of love for a popular duchess but its presentation was overshadowed by an event that changed the Royal Family forever. The tiara is probably best known in recent times as the pick of the Princess of…
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Queen Camilla loves this royal brooch and its star gem is mysterious and possibly mystical

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22nd April 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by several family members for Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. The Queen chose a mysterious piece of jewellery for the event.  Queen Camilla wore a light blue coat dress and coordinating hat. She wore pearl drop earrings for the event, and a mysterious brooch.  The Queen’s brooch features a large round light blue…
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The pretty little box that hides a scandalous royal story

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15th April 2025
It was a gift of love that entertained a king but which displeased a queen so much that she made sure it was returned to sender. However, the woman at the heart of the scandal made sure it returned to within royal walls. he Edwardians: Age of Elegance is a new major exhibition that has opened at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. While the exhibition includes several historic pieces…
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