My travel diary documenting my recent trip to London continues today at Hidden Gems with a peek inside The Edwardians: The Age of Elegance, the new exhibition at the King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. As a bonus today, I’ve got a selection of articles about the exhibition and the three royal tiaras on display as part of the show.
A Royal Tiara Trifecta: My London Travel Diary (Part 2)
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After a dazzling day with Cartier at the V&A, the second day of my recent trip to London focused on the grand new exhibition about the Edwardian era mounted by the Royal Collection Trust at the King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.
Incredible Royal Jewels of the Edwardians Will Be Displayed at Buckingham Palace
In December, the Royal Collection Trust unveiled some exciting details about upcoming planned exhibitions, including a particularly glamorous presentation devoted to the Edwardians. The Buckingham Palace exhibition will feature hundreds of pieces from that era, including some special pieces of royal jewelry.
Queen Alexandra’s Rarely-Seen Coronation Dress Now on Display at Buckingham Palace
The new Royal Collection exhibition at Buckingham Palace features a whole range of surprises, including the display of an exceptionally special, fragile royal dress: the coronation gown worn by Queen Alexandra in 1902.
Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara
There are so many reasons to love Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik. It’s an utterly classic tiara from a design perspective. It’s a literal wall of diamonds. It has a fascinating, Romanov-related backstory. Let’s take a deep dive into this piece’s intriguing history today, shall we?
The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Elegant, balanced, and packed with sparkling diamonds: it’s easy to see why generations of the British royal family have loved the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Let’s dig into the tiara’s history today.
The Tiara and Jewels of the 1911 Delhi Durbar
In December 1911, King George V and Queen Mary of the United Kingdom made one of the most fascinating appearances of their reign, attending the Delhi Dubar celebrating their coronation in India. Today, we’ve got a closer look at the jewels that Queen Mary commissioned to wear at the ceremony.
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