Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
Four Queens wearing the brooches. Left to right: Queen Alexandra at the State Opening of Parliament, February 1901; Queen Mary, 1912-1913; Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen mother); Queen Elizabeth II, at her final balcony appearance, 5th June 2022 In 1858, the King of Hanover claimed all jewels that once belonged to Queen Charlotte. As a… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Bow Brooches
Made by Rundell, Bridge & Co in 1838, Queen Victoria’s Diamond Bracelet is made up of five links, each containing nine large diamonds surrounded by diamond foliage. In order to make the piece, the diamonds were removed from a George IV Garter and a piece of Hanoverian insignia, which had been inherited by the young… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Diamond Bracelet
The Oriental Circlet is perhaps one of the least known of Queen Victoria’s collection. In todays blog we look at the tiara’s background and how it was used after Queen Victoria’s death in 1901. Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet as it is today As with many pieces of jewellery owned by Queen Victoria, the Oriental Circlet… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara
On Saturday, we saw the continuation of a tradition that has survived over 100 years. Since 1902, Queen consorts have worn the coronation necklace to, you guessed it, coronations! Let’s take a look at the necklace and it’s incredible history. The coronation necklace ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III In 1858, the… Continue reading The coronation necklace