Re: Re tiara in 1929 photo Edited to include a name. Archived Message
Posted by JohnAF on May 27, 2016, 6:59 pm, in reply to "Re tiara in 1929 photo Edited to include a name."
Thank you for the information. I think I prefer the 'old' tiara to the 'new' one. --Previous Message-- : This tiara is part of the sapphire parure : inherited by Queen Mary from her aunt, : [edit: the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg : Strelitz.] : : Queen Mary gave it to Princess Marina, : Duchess of Kent as a wedding present. : : : : It was later worn by the current Duchess of : Kent : : : : It is said that the Duchess made a new tiara : from the large elements of the necklace. : : : : :
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