In the twentieth century royal ladies who launched ships in the UK were the recipients of some significant pieces of jewellery.

Since this board was set up I have done posts on some.

For example the ruby rose brooch given to Princess Alexandra when she launched the oil tanker, British Soldier in June 1954. See https://mb.boardhost.com/historyroyaljewels/thread/1561930673.html

Another example is the recent post on Princess Margaret's Cartier rose brooch. See https://mb.boardhost.com/historyroyaljewels/msg/1617942282.html

I have a lot more items which I could post, but whether I will continue is a matter under consideration at present, as I am finding too often that a lot of bloggers and Instagram posters are using the outcome of my research and presenting it as their own research.

Even though some of these individuals claim to have advanced academic degrees or are currently doing advanced degrees, they seem to think that they can claim anything they read on the net.

One blogger has claimed that they used another photo and that doing so allows them to appropriate my work and claim copyright over it!!

Another always uses the excuse that a follower of their blog provided the information.

Another maintains they just want to share beautiful images.

Some of these people are running commercial sites and present themselves to the world as experts and sell "their research" to the international media.