History, faith, and traditions of the Royal Family. Happy Platinum Jubilee!
Queen Victoria’s Collet Necklace Also known as The Coronation Necklace and The Coronation Earrings, this set was created by Garrard Co. in 1858 for – who else – Queen Victoria! The name comes from the fact that this set was passed down and worn at subsequent coronations: Victoria’s daughter-in-law, Queen Alexandra in 1901 (Edward VII); Queen Mary in 1911 (George… Read More
Order of the Garter Motto: Honi soit qui mal y pense (Shame on him who thinks this evil)Chapel: St. George’s Chapel, WindsorRanks: Knight or LadyPost-nominal initials: KG or LGFounded: 1348 Founded by King Edward III in the mid-1300s, the Garter is the most senior British Order of Chivalry in both the civilian and military realm. The king established the order… Read More
Last updated on November 27, 2021 HRH The Prince of Wales In a speech to the House of Commons two days after Charles’ birth, Winston Churchill remarked: “Our ancient Monarchy renders inestimable services to our country and to all the British Empire and the Commonwealth of Nations. Above the ebb and flow of party strife, the rise and fall of… Read More
