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Happy Birthday to HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, who would have turned today. My favourite royal was born on August 4, , the daughter of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore, she married Prince Albert, Duke of York in The Duke and Duchess of York had two daughters before unexpectedly becoming Sovereigns of Britain, due to his brother’s abdication. Leading the country during WWII had a serious strain on the Kings health, leading to his death in As the mother of the new Queen, the Queen Mother, had no defined role. During her widowhood, she became known for her sense of duty, and an ability to enjoy life. She died at the ripe old age of in March, Throughout her life, Elizabeth wore glittering tiaras. Some were royal heirlooms, while others were made for her. This is a tribute to the Jewel Vault of a beloved monarch.
Oriental Circlet Tiara
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Originally made as an opal tiara for Queen Victoria in , the opals of the were replaced by rubies by Queen Alexandra. The tiara, an heirloom of the crown, was a favorite of the Queen Mother who wore it throughout her life, even after the death of the King, when it rightfully belonged to her daughter, leadi
Tiaras with tales to tell: The Queen's collection of dazzling headpieces includes 19th century diadem with 1, diamonds and a crown so contentious it had to be smuggled out of Russia by a secret agent
The Queen's coffin is lying-in-state, topped with the breathtaking Imperial State Crown that was worn on the day of Her Majesty's coronation.
But it is just one of dozens of dazzling tiaras and crowns to which the Queen had access. The monarch, who died last week aged 96, wore the sparkling headpieces on high profile occasions.
They included her reported favourite, The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, which was given to her by her grandmother Queen Mary, and the The Diamond Diadem, which was often worn by the Queen on her journey o and from the state opening of Parliament since the first year of her reign.
She was also generous in loaning her tiaras to her family for their weddings and state dinners. The Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Sussex and Princess Eugenie all wore tiaras from Her Majesty's collection on their wedding days.
The Queen reportedly had access to 50 tiaras stored across a number of collection. Many have fascinating stories to tell. Here, FEMAI
The late Queen Mother was one of the most beloved royal figures of all time, serving as a member of the Royal Family for 78 years.
The Queen Mother's popularity was in part thanks to her presence - she was there for the country during the Second World War, she lost her husband publicly at a tragically young age, and she would continue working well into her late 90s, becoming the nation's grandmother figure.
But before she was 'the Queen Mum', she lived a full and iconic life - and these facts prove why her legacy endures.
Interesting facts about the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
She was born on August 4,
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Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes Lyon was born on August 4, , and was the ninth of ten children.
Her parents were Claude Bowes-Lyon, Lord Glamis (later the 14th Earl of Strathmore) and Cecilia Cavendish-Bentinck.
Despite being called a ‘commoner’, she was far from it
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When she first married Prince Albert, the Duke of York, she was often referred to as a “commoner” (an antiquated term for someone who wasn't nobility).
Elizabeth actually from minor nobility as she wa
The Most Stunning Royal Wedding Tiaras Ranked
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Looking like a princess trended in , and we wanted to take a minute to talk about the most princessy accessory of all: tiaras. They've become especially popular for modern-day brides, so much so that designers like Garrard & Co. keep stockpiles of them on hand (per South China Morning Post). Andrew Prince, the designer of the on-screen tiara from 's "Cinderella," sums up the headpiece's appeal perfectly for Net-a-Porter: "Of all the pieces of jewelry worn by women throughout history, the tiara reigns supreme. Not only because of its regal connotations, nor its undoubted splendor, but because of the way the person feels elevated when wearing one. There is something almost instinctive about these jewels; it is impossible to hold one and not put it on your head."
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Over the years, royals all over the globe have inspired fantasy-loving little kids and adults alike with their beautiful crown jewels. Combined with the most opulent, romantic wedding ceremonies on earth, these royal families continue to give us a lot to dream of. From regal, ancient heirlooms to sleek, modern crowns, we
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