Who Was Margaret Greville—the Socialite Who Left Her Jewels to the Royal Family?

Given the sheer volume of jewels that Queen Elizabeth has inherited, commissioned, and received as gifts throughout her near century-long life, it would be impossible for even the most zealous of royal observers to know the full scope of what lies in those Windsor vaults. Her majesty certainly has several tried and true favorites: Queen Mary’s Girls of Great Britain & Ireland and Vladimir Tiaras, Queen Victoria’s Prince Albert Brooch, her Burmese Rubies, her Cullinans. She is also generous when it comes to loaning precious heirlooms to members of her family. The Duchess of Cambridge is partial to the Cambridge… Read Full Article