On February 5, 1952, Princess Elizabeth climbed into a treehouse hotel for a night’s stay. The following morning, when she climbed back down, everything had changed.
The Queen, A Life in Jewels: The Queen’s Accession Day
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s Royal Engagement, 75 Years Later
Seventy-five years ago, 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.
Platinum Jubilee Jewel Countdown: The Cullinan III & IV Brooch
Some of the Queen’s most fantastic platinum jewels are pieces set with stones cut from the famed Cullinan Diamond. Today, our Platinum Jubilee-themed jewelry countdown focuses on the grandest brooch from the set: the Cullinan III & IV Brooch.