British Royals

Princess Anne's latest look includes a gem with a fascinating royal history

Princess Anne’s had quite the stylish summer with a number of looks that have caught everyone’s eye. For one of her latest appearances she went classic and elegant and added jewels that have a royal history that’s hard to beat.The Princess Royal and her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, did the honours at one of the biggest events in the Army’s’ calendar. The Household…
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British Royals

The turquoise tiara beloved of Princess Margaret

Princess Margaret was one of the most fashionable royals of the 20th century and her tiaras helped to cement her glamorous role. An unusual and striking turquoise Tiara is one of those jewels. Queen Mary originally bought this diamond and Persian turquoise tiara as part of a set from Garrard; the set also included a necklace, a brooch, and earrings. She had an upper row of diamonds removed…
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British Royals

The poignant family links of the royal jewels that marked an historic day

Queen Elizabeth II wore some of the most famous royal jewels in royal history but one set had a very special meaning for her and were well used at some of the most important moments of her historic reign. One of those times was her Platinum Jubilee where she sparkled with a gem that paid tribute to her beloved father, King George VI.On the eve of the day she became the only British Monarch to…
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