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Order Of The Garter, Queen Alexandra, Reine Elizabeth Ii, King George V, Sir William, Elisabeth Ii, Isabel Ii, Queen Of England, British Monarchy

This striking portrait of Queen Mary (1867-1953), set within the Garter Throne Room at Windsor Castle, was a present to King George V from the Queen and the Prince of Wales for Christmas 1914.Queen Mary is painted standing full length in the robes and star of the Order of the Garter. She wears the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara which was a wedding present. Here it appears in its original form, set with 14 large pearls on top. In 1914 Queen Mary decided to adapt the tiara to take…

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