I'd like to line up some pics here, showing 1901 and a pic I had which I'll assume is the same occasion as yours. When I get some time I might research the later date a bit more thoroughly.
--Previous Message-- : So it looks like 1909 is the correct date. : Good detective work I hadn't realised the : cullinan diamonds had been made into a : temporary brooch for Alexandra before. : : I had originally thought this was from the : 1901 opening of parliament as well, but the : jewels Alexandra is wearing are very : different from that occasion which made me : realise it was a different event. :