Today at Hidden Gems, I’m bringing you the fascinating story of the blunder made by newspapers in their reporting about Princess Elizabeth’s royal wedding tiara in 1947. As a bonus here today, I’ve got a whole roundup of articles all about the fabulous wedding and its jewels.
How the Press Got Princess Elizabeth’s Royal Wedding Tiara All Wrong
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Just as they are now, the British media was obsessed with every detail of the future monarch’s royal wedding in 1947. So how did they foul up their reporting on the bridal tiara?
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s Royal Engagement, 75 Years Later
In the summer of 1947, Britain was buzzing with the exciting news that the heiress presumptive, Princess Elizabeth, would soon marry a handsome prince. Today, we’re looking back at the story (and the jewels!) of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s royal engagement.
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s Royal Wedding, 75 Years Later
In November 1947, one of the most important and enduring royal marriages in history began. Let’s take a look back at the story of the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, known best to us as Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.
Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in London on November 20, 1947. On their wedding anniversary, we’ve got a look back at the jewels worn by the future Queen on her wedding day.
The Queen’s Royal Wedding Tiara Reappearance
The late Queen’s jewelry collection included numerous diamond tiaras, but this particular sparkler was only worn on a handful of occasions—including one of the most important days of her life. Today, we’ve got a look at its reemergence more than six decades later.
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