Royal Jewellery Collection of Queen Elizabeth II: Who Inherits the Precious Pieces?

Many royal enthusiasts have been pondering the fate of Queen Elizabeth II's extensive personal jewellery collection following her passing.

As reported by Metro UK, the Queen was laid to rest wearing her wedding band and pearl earrings.

However, the late monarch possessed a vast array of jewelry, comprising more than 300 pieces, which included 34 pairs of earrings, 15 rings, and 98 brooches, as detailed by the Daily Mail.

When not adorning herself with a specific item, Her Majesty's precious jewels were housed in the Queen's gallery at Buckingham Palace.

Speculation abounds regarding the distribution of Queen Elizabeth's possessions now that she has departed, with suggestions that Queen Consort Camilla and the new Princess of Wales, Catherine, are likely to inherit the bulk of her collection.

Ingrid Stewart, Editor-in-Chief of Majesty Magazine, revealed to the Daily Mail that the monarch had discreetly earmarked recipients for various items many years prior to her demise at the age of 96.

Stewart expressed her belief that Camilla would probably receive a significant portion of the late Queen's personal jewellery to support her constitutional duties.

While Camilla and Catherine are anticipated to be primary beneficiaries, there are other female members of the royal family in contention for certain pieces, including Princess Anne, the Queen's daughter.

Recent sightings have confirmed that Princess Anne has inherited a necklace of sentimental value from her late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

The cherished item is a three-strand pearl necklace that held a special place in the former monarch's heart, having been a gift from her father, King George VI, Anne's grandfather.

Princess Anne recently showcased the exquisite necklace during an appearance at the English-speaking union in New York, where it shimmered and captivated onlookers.

Paired with elegant pearl earrings, the necklace symbolizes the enduring bond between the Queen and her beloved father.

Renowned jeweller David Douglas shared insights with The List, revealing that Queen Elizabeth was so fond of the three-strand pearl necklace that she had an identical one crafted.

A third version of the necklace, gifted by the Emir of Qatar in 1953, featured a diamond clasp, distinguishing it from the other two.

In addition to Princess Anne, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has also been spotted wearing one of the late Queen's treasured three-strand pearl necklaces.

Catherine adorned the pearls during a lunch reception at Buckingham Palace, confirming that they were from Her Majesty's collection and likely bestowed upon Prince William's wife.

Catherine has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth by wearing her jewelry on various occasions posthumously, including at the Queen's Coffin Procession, where she donned a brooch previously worn by the Queen during a visit to Seoul in 1999.