Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Edinburgh, who celebrates her 60th Birthday today! The PR Agent who became the late Queen’s favourite daughter-in-law and one of the most hard working members of the Royal Family, the Duchess has worn quite a few royal heirlooms which we are featuring today!
Aquamarine Tiara
Origin: Unknown, likely a gift from Queen Elizabeth II
Notable Appearances: Enthronement Gala of Prince Albert II of Monaco in 2005, the Wedding of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden in 2015, 80th Birthday Banquet of the King and Queen of Norway in 2017, the Sultan of Brunei’s Golden Jubilee in 2017, the South African State Banquet in 2022, South Korean Banquet in 2023, and Qatar State Banquet in 2024
Wedding Tiara
Origin: Created from leftover elements of Queen Victoria’s Regal Circlet
Notable Appearances: Wedding in 1999, Wedding of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway in 2001, Wedding of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway in 2002, the Wedding of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark in 2004, the Wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden in 2010, the Wedding Ball of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco in 2011, and American State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2019.
Five Aquamarine Tiara
Origin: Unknown, appeared on the Queen in Canada in 1970
Notable Appearances: The Wedding Gala of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy in 2012, the Wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden, and the Dutch State Visit to Britain in 2018
Lotus Flower Tiara
Origin: Created from a Wedding Gift to the Queen Mother in 1923
Notable Appearances: Japanese State Banquet in 2024
Art Deco Diamond Clip Brooches
Origin: A Wedding Gift from the Queen Mother in 1999
Notable Appearances: Crown Prince Haakon’s Pre-Wedding Gala in 2001 and the Wedding of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark in Copenhagen in 2004
King Faisal Diamond Necklace
Origin: A gift to the late Queen from King Faisal of Saudi Arabia in 1967
Notable Appearances: The Wedding Gala of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy in 2012
Queen’s Diamond Chandelier Suite
Origin: Unknown, possibly a gift to the late Queen from the Saudi King in 1987
Notable Appearances: American State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2019, South African State Banquet in 2022, and the Japanese State Banquet in 2024
Sapphire Suite
Origin: Created by Graff in 2014
Notable Appearances: Royal Variety Performance in 2022, the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Qatar State Banquet in 2024
Black and White Pearl Suite
Origin: Designed by Prince Edward for their Wedding in 1999
Notable Appearances: Wedding in 1999, the Funeral of Princess Margaret in 2002, and the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in 2023
Queen’s Gold and Diamond Choker
Origin: Unknown, appeared on the Queen in the 1990s
Notable Appearances: Golden Hockey Ball at the Tower of London in 2016.
Jade Pendant
Origin: Unknown, debuted in 2014
Notable Appearances: Royal Ascot in 2017
Bahrain Pearl Earrings
Origin: A Wedding Gift to Queen Elizabeth II from the Hakim of Bahrain in 1947
Notable Appearances: 2014
Queen’s Silver Jubilee Earrings
Origin: Initially appeared during the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations in 1977
Notable Appearances: The Wedding Gala of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy in 2012
