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Posted by Maridje
on July 21, 2012, 4:18 am, in reply to "Re: Duchess of Cornwall brooches - Lily of the Valley"
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Visits with a Gift
"Khrushchev’s visit to Great Britain in 1956 seemed on the verge of cancellation owing to the unwillingness of the British political elite to see “this political clown” in their country. Moscow quickly set about selecting gifts for the British royal family, members of the government, and prominent members of the opposition.
The list was impressive:
“For Queen Elizabeth, a diamond and sapphire brooch, a cape made of extra-high-quality sable furs, Aivazovsky’s painting “The Seashore”, and a casket with a portrait of the royal family.
For the Duke of Edinburgh, an Akhal Teke horse with trappings, a casket with a portrait of the Queen, and a chest with a selection of wines.
For Prince Charles, an Arabian horse with trappings, a set of illustrated Soviet children’s books, and an assortment of candies.
For Princess Anne, a casket made by Palekh craftsmen (with scenes from Russian fairy tales), a set of illustrated Soviet children’s books, a three-month-old bear cub, and an assortment of candies.
For Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, a gold Lily-of-the-Valley brooch with diamonds, a small box made of Ural semiprecious stones, and a sable cape.
For Princess Margaret, a sable scarf and a diamond and sapphire brooch.”
by Evgeny Zhirnov
All the Article in Russian as of Jan. 12, 2004
http://www.kommersant.ru/doc/439346
(Russia's Daily Online)
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