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Kate Wears Diana’s Pearls (and a New Brooch!) at Westminster Abbey

04.25.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrives to attend a service of commemoration and thanksgiving to mark Anzac Day in Westminster Abbey in London on April 25, 2022 — DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

The Duchess of Cambridge brought royal heirloom jewelry—and a new brooch ornament!—with her to this morning’s Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Tiara Tribute from Barbie

04.21.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Barbie Signature Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Doll — Mattel

The birthday tributes for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom have been rolling in today, and one in particular caught my eye: the new Platinum Jubilee Barbie Doll from Mattel, released yesterday to coincide with the big royal day.

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The Queen’s Royal Brooches: The Jubilee Years

04.21.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she meets people from communities across Cornwall during an event in celebration of The Big Lunch initiative at The Eden Project during the G7 Summit on June 11, 2021 in St Austell, Cornwall, England — Oli Scarff – WPA Pool / Getty Images

Today, the Queen celebrates her 96th birthday, surrounded by loved ones at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate. We’re continuing our birthday tribute today with the final article in our three-part series on 96 of her glittering royal brooches. Enjoy!

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