{"id":358027,"date":"2026-09-27T10:12:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T10:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/358027\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T10:12:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T10:12:44","slug":"how-the-princess-of-wales-linked-to-three-queens-with-her-jewel-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/358027\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Princess of Wales linked to three queens with her jewel pick"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Princess of Wales pulled a major jewellery surprise this
\nweek when she chose a century old piece that\u2019s rarely been seen in
\nrecent years for a star studded film premiere.<\/p>\n

Kate rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest names in
\nHollywood, including Tom Cruise, at the first showing of
\nDigger, held at Leicester Square in central London
\ncomplete with red carpet and big crowds.<\/p>\n

The Prince and Princess of Wales were at the glittering event to
\nsupport the Film and TV Charity and Kate made sure she brought all
\nthe sparkle with a stunning necklace that has been hidden behind
\npalace doors for several years.<\/p>\n

\"The\"TheAndrew Parsons\/ Kensington
\nPalace<\/p>\n

For this gala moment, the Princess chose purple, traditionally
\nthe most regal of colours as, for centuries, it was very hard to
\ncreate in cloth form. In the 21st century, that\u2019s not a problem and
\nKate wore a full length Jenny Packham gown in deep purple that
\nfeatured flowing sleeves and a deep, V neckline. That was the
\nperfect setting for a necklace of pearls, diamonds and
\namethysts.<\/p>\n

The gem in question dates back to 1923 when it was given by
\nQueen Alexandra to the bride of one of her grandsons. Lady
\nElizabeth Bowes-Lyon was about to marry the second son of King
\nGeorge V. Alexandra was grandmother of the groom, Albert, and
\npresented his bride to be with a striking diamond and pearl
\nnecklace that was completed by a romantic, heart shaped
\namethyst.<\/p>\n

\"The\"TheAndrew Parsons\/ Kensington
\nPalace<\/p>\n

It was a modern and fashionable piece of jewellery for the young
\nbride and its stylish design is perhaps no surprise when the
\ninterests of the two women involved in the creation of this royal
\njewels are considered. Alexandra had been, for decades, one of the
\nmost fashionable royals around. She had arrived in England in 1863
\nto marry the future Edward VII. From the moment she set foot in her
\nnew home, her style was followed with deep interest. As Princess of
\nWales, she became a fashion leader. Her interest in clothes had
\nstarted when she was growing up in Copenhagen when she and her
\nfamily made their own outfits. It continued through her life.<\/p>\n

Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon was also way ahead of her times with
\nfashion choices and would cause controversy with an on trend
\nwedding dress that was very far removed from the traditional royal
\nlook of lace, orange blossom and myrtle. Queen Alexandra, now a
\ndowager, chose a modern piece of jewellery for this new royal
\nbride. It was a sweet and understanding gesture and gave a new
\nduchess a fashionable gem to enjoy amidst a sea of more usual
\npieces of jewellery.<\/p>\n

The necklace is actually a sautoir and it\u2019s rarely been seen in
\npublic. The bride who received it would go on to become Queen
\nElizabeth when her husband unexpectedly took the throne as King
\nGeorge VI ono the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII. In 2012,
\nQueen Camilla wore the jewel to the premiere of Skyfall, a rare
\nouting for the gem.<\/p>\n

Now, the Princess of Wales has worn the jewel and its history
\nmean that it links her to three different queens \u2013 Alexandra,
\nElizabeth and Camilla. It\u2019s a fitting pick for a princess in line
\nto become queen herself one day.<\/p>\n

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