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George, Duke of Kent's gift to bridesmaids in 1934 Posted by Beth on June 18, 2021, 6:29 pm I recently read a report of the gift of aquamarine and diamond clips the Duke of Kent gave to the 8 bridesmaids when he married Princess Marina in 1934. The brooches were described as very modern clips mounted in platinum, triangular in shape with the initials G and M in aquamarines and diamonds. The brooches were delivered on the eve of the wedding and were worn the next day by the adult bridesmaids. As far as I can see neither QEII or Lady Mary Cambridge were wearing one. Has anyone ever seen other photos of the adult bridesmaids wearing these brooches? I don't recollect ever seeing QEII wearing anything which matches the description. Unfortunately I cannot find a high definition photo of the bridesmaids.

Re: George, Duke of Kent's gift to bridesmaids in 1934 Posted by Bryce on June 19, 2021, 4:03 am, in reply to "George, Duke of Kent's gift to bridesmaids in 1934" Do you think that the bridesmaids could be wearing the clips on their right shoulders in the picture you posted? Lady May and P Elizabeth look to be wearing theirs at the "V" of their neckline.

Re: George, Duke of Kent's gift to bridesmaids in 1934 Posted by Beth on June 19, 2021, 5:42 pm, in reply to "Re: George, Duke of Kent's gift to bridesmaids in 1934" Thanks Bryce. I agree that the bridesmaids wore the clips on their right shoulders. What I was hoping for is that someone might have seen the adults wearing their presents on other occasions, and hopefully that might have given us a good view of the jewels. Now that you have drawn attention to what I thought were shadows in the dresses of the then Princess Elizabeth and Lady Mary Cambridge, it does look as if they too wore their gifts, but I suspect their brooches were probably scaled down versions. The image below is slightly clearer.

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