This week marked the hundredth anniversary of the passing of Queen Alexandra, who died at Sandringham in November 1925. Today at Hidden Gems, I’ve got a deep-dive into the distribution of her jewels after her death. As a bonus here, please enjoy this selection of our earlier articles about the jewels of Queen Alexandra and her contemporaries.
How Queen Mary Distributed Queen Alexandra’s Royal Jewels
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A century ago this week, Queen Alexandra died at Sandringham House in Norfolk. The task of carrying out her final wishes regarding the distribution of her royal jewelry fell to her daughter-in-law, Queen Mary, with the help of King George, Princess Victoria, and Queen Maud.
Queen Alexandra’s Wonderful Royal Wedding Jewels
We’ve got a closer look today at the royal wedding jewels worn by the future Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom, including the tiara that she decided not to wear for her wedding ceremony.
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?
Queen Alexandra’s Coronation Jewels
This installment from my series on the jewels worn by British queens regnant and consort for their coronations features the rather incredible 1902 coronation ensemble of Queen Alexandra. You like jewels? We’ve definitely got jewels for you today!
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.
The Curious Case of Queen Alexandra’s Royal Ascot Dress
In June, I decided to dig into the photographs from my recent trip to London for a closer look at a dress, supposedly worn by Queen Alexandra at the annual race meeting, that’s currently on display at Kensington Palace. But the more I dug into the history behind the dress, the more questions I had. Here’s a little summary of my current exploration—and the provenance question marks I still wonder about.
The Glittering Royal Jewels of The Edwardians: Age of Elegance
Ahead of its upcoming close, let’s return to this year’s magnificent Royal Collection Trust exhibition on the Edwardians, with a focus on the royal jewelry on display.
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