History of Famous Jewels and Collections: Re: Princess Elizabeth and Margaret in Jewels. Watches

Wonderful work Beth thanks to you and Bryce. Did you notice the broach in the link Bryce supplied in the second last photo when HM was visiting the Cocos Islands? And thanks again to Bryce for giving a background on the watch you had posted on recent not knowing it was the one in the picture I had seen.

Regards,

Dave.

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Both Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret were photographed wearing watches in Dave's first two photos.

Detail of Princess Margaret's watch

Detail of Princess Margaret's watch

The watch worn by QEII was a gift from President Lebrun during the state visit to France in 1938. I have never seen anything about what was given to Princess Margaret, but perhaps it may have been the watch she was photographed wearing. At the time, when other gifts were given, each Princess received a separate, similar gift.

A later press description of the watch which was worn constantly by QEII until she lost it in January 1955.

1953

When Queen Elizabeth made a state visit to France in 1957 a second, very similar watch was presented to replace the one lost.

1957

Bryce has posted some excellent images on the Royal Jewels List board http://royaljewelslists.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=313