Queen alexandra

Our series on the jewels worn by British queens regnant and consort for their coronations continues today with the rather incredible 1902 coronation ensemble of Queen Alexandra. You like jewels? We've definitely got jewels for you

Check out the Duchess of Cornwall thread - there appears to be pretty universal approval for the portrait ( not a tiara in sight):lol:

Alexandra of Denmark (Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia; 1 December 1844 – 20 November 1925) was the Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and the Empress of India, from 22 January 1901 to 6 May 1910 as the wife of King Edward VII. Alexandra's family had been relatively obscure until 1852, when her father, Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, was chosen with the consent of the major European powers to succeed his second cousin Frederick…

In light of the news that Queen Camilla will wear Queen Mary's Cullinan-studded crown for her coronation, T&C takes another look at these nine magnificent gems cut from the largest diamond ever found.

We celebrate the dazzling style and unfaltering composure of Alexandra of Denmark, Queen-consort of King Edward VII.

WikiVictorian @wikivictorian · Portrait of Princess Alexandra of Denmark, later Princess Alexandra of Wales (and Queen Consort of United Kingdom). Photographed in 1862.

Three-quarter length seated portrait photograph of the Princess of Wales holding a bouquet in her hands and looking down at them

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