News of bequest was in public arena in early January 1943 Archived Message
Posted by Beth on November 22, 2015, 7:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Elizabeth's Response to the Greville Bequest Was Re: Greville Chandelier Earrings"
Although QEQM did not say anything about the bequest immediately, the news was in the public arena on 7 January 1943 when a number of papers, including The Times reported the matter. Some specifically mentioned the magnificence of Mrs Greville's jewels. I presume the news became available when probate was granted to the executors of Mrs Greville's will. The Times 7 January 1943. Because Mrs Greville was a prominent hostess, many would have been familiar with her jewels.
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