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Our top 10 blogs of 2020 – most read
While our top news stories of 2020 haven’t been that surprising, there were a few in our top blogs of the year! Everyone loves the sparkles, it seems, three of
Fri 01 January, 2021
History from across the centuries, Royalty from the 21st.
Tag: tiara
Jewels and Jewellery
The Queen’s Jewellery: the Vladimir tiara
The Vladimir tiara consists of 15 intertwined diamond loops, with a waves of stones snaking their way through these loops, as pendants of pearls – which can be changed for
Mon 13 July, 2020
Jewels and Jewellery
Camilla’s Jewellery: the Cubitt-Shand tiara
You may have spotted The Duchess of Cornwall in a beautiful diamond floral tiara in some royal events. This is the Cubitt Shand tiara. The design is formed of flowers
Tue 09 June, 2020
Jewels and Jewellery
The Queen’s Jewellery: Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara
This tiara is certainly The Queen’s favourite in her collection – and it might be ours too! The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara was made by Garrard in
Tue 26 May, 2020
Jewels and Jewellery
The Queen’s Jewellery: Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara
This tiara had been thought dismantled, but surprised royal jewellery fans after being chosen as Meghan’s wedding tiara in 2018. Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara is formed of eleven sections, which
Tue 19 May, 2020
Jewels and Jewellery
Camilla’s Jewellery: the Greville honeycomb tiara
The Greville tiara – also known as the Boucheron honeycomb tiara – is one of The Duchess of Cornwall’s favourite pieces. Since becoming a member of the Royal Family, the
Tue 14 April, 2020
Jewels and Jewellery
The Queen’s Jewellery: Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara
We all know The Queen has some stunning jewellery in her vault – a great many pieces that we didn’t even know existed! Today, on Tiara Tuesday, we take a
Tue 24 March, 2020
Opinion
Prince Harry & Meghan’s Royal Wedding: our favourite moments
Despite the fact the entire Crown Chronicles team was working through to the day to bring you coverage of the Royal Wedding – which saw Prince Harry marry Meghan Markle
Tue 22 May, 2018
Historical news
Victoria’s emerald tiara from Albert & Fife tiara to go on display at Kensington Palace
Three tiaras once in the Royal Family are to go on display from Friday at Kensington Palace, as part of an updated exhibition on Queen Victoria. Her dazzling diamond and
Wed 28 March, 2018
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