Kensington Palace: Remembering Princess Diana

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Kensington Palace: Remembering Princess Diana

Wallpaper bearing different drawings of the late Princess Diana by artist Julie Verhoeven is displayed during a press preview visit at what used to be Diana's official residence, Kensington Palace in London, Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Kensington Palace has been transformed following a 12 million pound restoration project timed to be completed for this summer's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics. AP Photo Up to 50% off selected items at Marks and Spencer

Queen of Jewelry

Brooches, usually worn on the left shoulder, were a favourite for the royal and the Queen was believed to have over 100 in her collection. A selection that would go with an outfit were presented to her - usually three at a time - by her senior dresser and confidante Angela Kelly on special trays that once belonged to Queen Mary. The royal had a wide variety of different brooches which she often wore with her usual pearl earrings and necklace, including a spray of flowers brooch by the people and government of Australia during her Coronation tour of 1954./