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Royal Pearls, Diamonds, and Rubies at the 2022 Festival of Remembrance

11.13.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, (L) Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (2L) and Britain's King Charles III (R) attend the annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London on November 12, 2022 — CHRIS RADBURN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

On Saturday evening, the British royals gathered in London for the annual Festival of Remembrance, wearing their best diamonds, pearls, and rubies.

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An Astonishing Art Deco Jewel Worn by Two Queens Consort

11.12.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

The Duchess of Cornwall (L) sits alongside her step son Prince William (R) in a carriage as they arrive for The Queen's Birthday Parade, "Trooping the Colour" at Horse Guards Parade in London 16 June 2007 — ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images

This classic 1930s clip brooch, with distinctive Art Deco flair, has been worn by two women married to British kings. Today, we’ve got a closer look at the autumnal jewel.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Festival of Remembrance Brooches

11.11.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge chat to each other in the Royal Box at the Royal Albert Hall during the Annual Festival of Remembrance on November 7, 2015 in London, England — Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images

Today, people around the world commemorate the sacrifices of men and women of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty, in holidays named Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, or Veterans Day. To mark the occasion, I thought we’d have a look at a selection of jewels worn by the late Queen Elizabeth II for the Festival of Remembrance in London.

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