"I'll Think About It Tomorrow"

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The Brazilian Aquamarine Parure

As seen here in 1986, the Queen wears a diamond and aquamarine earrings, and necklace set, given to her by the people of Brazil for her coronation. Four years later, she commissioned Garrard to make her a tiara that matches nicely. The uprights are apparently detachable and could be used as brooches.

The Cambridge and Delhi Durbar Parure and Queen Mary’s Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara

The Queen’s emerald necklace and matching earrings, worn here on October 14, 1989, are known as the Cambridge and Delhi Durbar Parure.

The tiara is called Queen Mary’s Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara—also known affectionately as “Granny's Tiara,” as it belonged to Elizabeth's grandmother, Queen Mary. The tiara originally featured large pearls, which were removed on Queen Mary’s orders and refashioned into the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara, a favorite of both Princess Diana and Kate Middleton.

The Victorian Suite of Sapphire and Diamond Set

The Queen’s diamond and sapphire necklace and earrings, known fittingly as the Victorian Suite of Sapphire and Diamond set, were made originally in 1850 and given to Lilibet by her father, King George VI, for her wedding. The matching tiara was made in 1963. She’s seen wearing them here on June 11, 1992.

The Oriental Circlet

The Oriental Circlet was designed by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband, and inspired by Indian jewelry on display at the Great Exhibition of 1851. It was a favorite of the Queen Mother's, and Queen Elizabeth herself only worn it once: for a 2005 trip to Malta. That night, she paired it with Queen Mary’s ruby cluster earrings and the Baring Ruby Necklace, per the Court Jeweller.

The State Diadem

The Queen's diamond crown, which she’s pictured wearing on November 13, 2002, is known as the State Diadem and was made in 1820 for King George IV, Queen Victoria’s uncle. The diadem is traditionally worn by queens and queens consort to the State Openings of Parliament.

The Crown Ruby Necklace and Queen Victoria’s Crown Ruby Brooch

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Queen Elizabeth, who would have turned 100 in 2026, left behind one of the most extraordinary personal jewelry collections in royal history. Some pieces were made specifically for her, while others were passed down through generations of British monarchs and members of the Windsor family, and still more arrived as gifts from heads of state and foreign dignitaries. Here, a look at some of the most glittering and impressive jewels she wore throughout her seven-decade reign.

This particular Fringe Tiara has had several famous appearances, but perhaps none so widely remembered as then-Princess Elizabeth’s wedding day to Prince Philip in 1947. Made by Garrard in 1919 using diamonds from a necklace given by Queen Victoria to Princess Mary of Teck for her wedding in 1893, the diadem was eventually passed down to the Queen Mother, and later Queen Elizabeth. It has since been worn at two other royal weddings: Princess Anne’s marriage to Captain Mark Phillips in 1973, and Princess Beatrice’s to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in 2020.

Kokoshnik Tiara

Also known as the Russian Fringe Tiara, this was a gift to Alexandra, then the Princess of Wales, from the Ladies of Society, a committee of prominent aristocratic women, to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary to Edward VII in 1888. The sparkler was also made by Garrard, but the jeweler says the idea came from Alexandra, as she was inspired by the design of a diamond kokoshnik tiara belonging to her sister, Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia. This was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth’s over the years. Here she is seen wearing it to the French Ambassador’s residence in Kensington Palace Gardens in 1960. She and Prince Philip were coming from a state banquet honoring French President Charles de Gaulle.

The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara

The Queen’s diamond and pearl looped tiara, worn here on May 22, 1978, is known as the Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara. The tiara was purchased in 1921 by Queen Mary, who bought it from the daughter of the Grand Duchess Vladimir. It was eventually passed down to Mary’s granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth, and the tiara became one of her favorites.

The Imperial State Crown

On January 1, 1967, the Queen wore the Imperial State Crown along with the diamond necklace she had worn for her coronation. The crown was made for the coronation of King George VI in 1937 and is set with 2868 diamonds in silver mounts, largely table-, rose- and brilliant-cut, and colored stones in gold mounts, including 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 269 pearls.

The Burmese Ruby Tiara

In 1973, the Queen commissioned the Burmese Ruby Tiara from Garrard. The tiara is set with 96 rubies that were given to the Queen by the people of Burma as a wedding present. Here, she’s wearing the tiara at a royal gala in May 30, 1977.

The Japanese Pearl Choker

This four-strand pearl choker with diamond pendant was commissioned for the Queen by the Japanese government in the early 1980s. She’s seen wearing it here on November 16, 1983. In recent years, Kate Middletonhas worn the necklace.

The Crown Amethyst Suite of Jewels

The Duchess of Edinburgh, joined by The Duke of Edinburgh, unveiled The Plants with Purpose Garden' at the Royal Windsor Flower Show this week.

- Co-designed by Her Royal Highness and Alan Williams, the garden showcases the importance of healthy soil, planting for pollinators, and encouraging people to consider more thoughtfully how food is grown.

-The Duchess joined dedicated volunteers to help build the garden in the days before the show.

- This summer, the plants and garden features will be repurposed for local schools participating in a new RWHS Nature Studies Programme, extending the garden's impact into outdoor learning.

Set amongst the picturesque East Anglian countryside we find the peaceful village of Hoxne in north Suffolk.

The Eagle and Child is a historic pub in Oxford, England. Lots of writers would drink there. It is best known as the meeting place for the Inklings, a group that included famed authors J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis

The Oriental Circlet Tiara, Designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria, Circa 1853

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King Charles III formally presided over the State Opening of Parliament and outlined the government’s legislative agenda via the King's Speech.