Posted by Nellie on December 17, 2013, 4:59 pm, in reply to "Re: timeline"
This has set me thinking about the reign of Edward VIII and the matter of control over the heirlooms of the crown (to use Roberts' excellent expression) as far as ladies' jewels are concerned. That control always rests with the Sovereign. Queen Mary would have understood that full well. I can envisage her arguing strenuously that the jewels were intended to be worn by a queen regnant or queen consort only.