Posted by Torkel on May 30, 2012, 9:00 am, in reply to "Sapphire necklace"
I seem to recall that there were newspapers at the time of the 2007 visit speculating the necklace was a gift from King Abdullah because the Queen wore it for the state banquet. It was mentioned that he might have presented it during a visit as Crown Prince, but not the 1987 state visit. A different visit. I have no other details, and it was never confirmed.
For the same 2007 banquet, the Duchess of Cornwall wore a diamond and sapphire necklace which has been confirmed was a Saudi present, and the Princess Royal also wore a necklace that might have been a Saudi present.
--Previous Message-- : This necklace was 1st worn by The Queen in : 2002, to a Golden Jubilee Dinner hosted at : 10 Downing Street. : Later worn for State Visit of King Abdullah : of Saudi Arabia State Visit 2007 : I have come across info saying that this : jewellery was a gift from King Abdullah : whilst Crown Prince. : Did he come in 1987 with his father King : Fahd for that State Visit? : Might it have been a gift then? : : :
on May 30, 2012, 9:00 am, in reply to "