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This was not the first time QEQM had worn the Oriental circlet, as she wore it for the First Court (a Diplomatic Court) held on 5 May 1937. Unfortunately photographers were not admitted to these Courts, so the photo of QEQM on the evening of Coronation Day may be the earliest photo of her wearing the tiara.
For the First Court QEQM also wore the ruby necklace, and I presume the earrings and brooch.
On the evening of Coronation Day HM appears to have worn the Coronation necklace along with her own coronation gift diamond riviere. I wonder if it is just the quality of the photos or if HM had removed her earrings?
Another photo of the evening balcony appearance on Coronation Day.
Note: I apologise that the first photo isn't showing. There appears to be a glitch again.
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