This weekend, I’m wrapping up my first year of publishing articles over at my Substack newsletter, Hidden Gems. Each Saturday, subscribers are treated to exclusive articles focused on long-form, researched content on royal history, royal jewelry, and more. My most popular Hidden Gems pieces in 2024 explored the bejeweled legacies of royals whose wills were unsealed for the first time this year. Today, I’m sharing links to all of those pieces, as well as a special offer for readers here at The Court Jeweller who want to join us at Hidden Gems in 2025…
A Prince, An Affair, and A Collection of Royal Emeralds: The (Un)sealed Will of Francis of Teck (Part 1)
The Death of a Duchess and the Fate of the Cambridge Emeralds: The (Un)sealed Will of Francis of Teck (Part 2)
Queen Mary was so shocked by the contents of her brother’s will that she moved to have it sealed, setting a precedent that lasted for more than a century–until now.
A Profusion of Royal Sapphires and Diamonds: The Will of Grand Duchess Augusta (Part 1)
A Queen, a Grand Duchess, and the Fate of Two Sparkling Royal Tiaras: The Will of Grand Duchess Augusta (Part 2)
Grand Duchess Augusta, the aunt and confidant of Queen Mary, had to revise her will–and her jewelry bequests–after a series of unfortunate family events at the dawn of the twentieth century.
The Tiara Mystery Found in the Princess Royal’s Unsealed Will
Princess Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife was the daughter and sister of British monarchs, and her will includes fascinating instructions related to a trio of royal tiaras.
The Duke’s Darling Nellie: The Bejeweled Legacy of Princess Helen, Duchess of Albany (Part 1)
Diamond Suns and Suspended Dukedoms: The Bejeweled Legacy of Princess Helen, Duchess of Albany (Part 2)
This two-part series on the will of Princess Helen, Duchess of Albany traces the inheritance of her glittering royal jewels—and the divergent legacies of her royal children.
I’ve had so much fun producing long-form content for Hidden Gems this year, and I’m so grateful for all of you who have supported my work both here and over at Substack. As a little gesture of thanks this holiday season, I’m offering a limited-time discount on annual Hidden Gems subscriptions. You can use this link to save 20% off of year-long subscriptions from now until December 31, 2024. See you there!
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