On this date in 1953, Queen Mary of the United Kingdom passed away at Marlborough House in London. She had lived through a remarkable six royal reigns—Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King Edward VIII, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II—and significantly helped to shape the modern monarchy. She also left behind a major collection of royal jewels, most of which ended up with her granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II. Today, we’re looking at five tiaras worn by the Queen that come from Queen Mary’s collection.
