Among the oldest and most fascinating brooches in the Royal Collection, today’s jewel has been worn by British queens for nearly two centuries. Here’s a closer look at the history of Queen Adelaide’s Brooch.

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Following the recent death of the Duke of Edinburgh, the history of the Battenberg/Mountbatten family has been a frequent discussion topic. Today, we’ve got a closer look at a tiara that once belonged to a branch of the family—but has since left the family collection. Here’s a bit of history on the Milford Haven Ruby Kokoshnik.

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