The expression also has possibilities for other than jewellery.
In the event of an abdication, matters could be more clear than in the past. Could save many a bitter quarrel.
But I think the expression is so useful for any author. It does not spell out the full details of "ownership" of any individual item.
--Previous Message-- : 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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