question of precedence and the use of Royal jewelsArchived Message
Posted by TMN Raugravine on February 4, 2014, 7:48 pm
I think the Duchess of Cornwall wears a lot of the family jewels. Is it possible the Duchess of Cambridge does not feel qualified or welcome to use more and more of the jewels? I think the jewels of Sweden and Netherlands royal families are shared except for Sweden's queen and her special tiaras. I long to see Kate wear Queen Mary's pearl tiara and any other items the Queen may like to share without offending the Duchess of Cornwall.
And while I think about it, does the Queen ever say "come by and let's look at what we have in the vault"? Do they have a catalog of the jewelry the ladies can scan and pick items? It would make it a lot easier. Is it a matter of sending an Equerry to pick up the selected items then they must be returned and checked for missing stones etc? Now that I think of it, seems like a LOT of work maybe that is why Kate is so sparing. I think she dresses suitable for her age. And Camilla should have more access to important pieces.
Good grief. I have a lot of questions. Is there a pecking order? Do they have a list of jewelry available for each royal lady? As in specific that they are allowed to use?
Sophie wore the same necklace Diana wore that belongs to the Queen.
on February 4, 2014, 7:48 pm