The denomination as 'heirloom' of the crown can have several uses too. If a monarch were ever to be divorced from their spouse (which is not impossible) it could prevent them from considering jewels to be personal and so leaving the Royal family. (whether they were given or taken) Also in these continuing times where the monarch is conscious of not appearing to have too much wealth then having jewellery being owned by the Crown and not the individual monarch also minimises their personal wealth. It can also stop a renegade monarch from ever trying to sell such jewels .
--Previous Message-- : Thanks for this list, Nellie. By the way, I : was surprised that Roberts did not include a : picture of the Queen Victoria memorial : statue, which clearly shows the Queen : Adelaide brooch. :
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