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“The sun never sets on the British Empire”.

The far-reaching political and cultural might of the Sceptered Isle is embodied in this documentary. Vintage Movietone News footage reveals the pageantry and magic that was, as well as the players of the worldwide drama that shaped nations and events.

Review coming soon!

Janice writes: “Do you know if the tiara Emily Blunt wears [The Young Victoria] is a replica of the one … King George III gave to his wife Queen Charlotte? If so, do you know if Queen Victoria would have ever worn it?”

The tiara worn by actress Emily Blunt in the film is indeed a replica of that fringe tiara. The real Queen Victoria wore the George III tiara for the famous Winterhalter portrait (seen below).

Thanks to Andrew Cusack, who explains it beautifully.

I am in the process of updating my categories, which I hope will be done by this evening. I apologize if my code tweaking is causing any inconvenience. Thanks for understanding!

Mandy

I’ve rediscovered some of my royal collection. My favorite item is the signed stamp cover from Countess Mountbatten, eldest daughter of the late Viceroy, Lord Louis.