The Marlborough Great George The Royal Collection |
This badge was worn by King George VI in 1937 and was later worn by Queen Elizabeth II had her coronation in 1953. Her Majesty always wears it on Garter Day and at the State Opening of Parliament. The creation of the badge came about when King George IV noticed one worn by the Duke og Malborough and ordered a copy of the piece made for himself.
The badge was recently on display at Buckingham Palace as part of the 2010 “Queen’s Year” exhibition which gave citizens of Britain a chance to view objects in use by the Queen throughout her faily life in a common year.
Queen Elizabeth II Sir William Dargie The Royal Collection |
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