Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
The Royal Collection has announced a very exciting series of Platinum Jubilee exhibitions that will be held in royal residences across Britain this summer—with some major royal jewels included!
Our celebration of the 85th anniversary of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth’s coronation continues this afternoon with a look at the history of one of the most sparkling jewels commissioned for the ceremony: Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation Necklace.
Today marks the 85th anniversary of one of the most important moments of the Queen’s life: the coronation of her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The ceremony cemented her place as Britain’s future monarch. The 11-year-old princess and her 6-year-old younger sister both attended the coronation, and over the years, I’ve gotten lots of questions about the small crowns they wore for the occasion.