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Queen Elizabeth II’s Rare Covid-19 Message In Queen Mary’s Diamond And Turquoise Brooch
Today Queen Elizabeth II delivered a rare special televised message regarding the Covid-19 crises. Apart from her Christmas message, it is extremely rare for the monarch to make a special address. The only other instances include at the time of the Gulf war in 1991, on the eve of the funeral of Diana, Princess of…
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The History Of Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara
The Queen Mary fringe tiara was made in 1919 by E. Wolff and Co. for Garrard. It was commissioned by Queen Mary of Teck, who was said to have had an “eye for brilliance” when collating her jewelry collection, and was inspired by a traditional Russian kokoshinik headdress. The House of Garrard is the longest…