The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are embarking on their visit to Pakistan today, and thus, we are taking a look at a gift to the Queen during the last Pakistani Official Visit to Britain, which is now worn by the Princess Royal!
In 1966, the Queen received a two-row Turquoise, Seed Pearl, and Gold Necklace, a traditional South Asian ‘Dolada Haar’, from Pakistani President Ayub Khan on his Official Visit to Britain.
The Queen notably wore the Pakistan Turquoise Necklace with Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara at a Return Gala Performance during the President’s Official Visit in 1966.
A few years later, the Queen shortened the necklace to a single row, reconfiguring the pendants and making a pair of earrings with an extra pendant, which were given to Princess Anne.
According to Leslie Fields the necklace was later shortened by removing the longer row and adding it’s pendants to the shorter row so they completely circle the necklace. A pair of earrings was made out of the extra pendant.
Princess Anne wore the Pakistani Turquoise Necklace on numerous occasions in the 1970s, among them the 1974 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
The Pakistani Turquoise Necklace was also worn by Princess Anne for a a dinner hosted by the National Executive Committee of the Standing Conference of Pakistani Organisations in the United Kingdom in 1977, among other occasions.
Another notable appearance of the Pakistani Turquoise Necklace is in Princess Anne’s portrait by John Stanton Ward in 1987, which is held in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London.
However, in recent years, the Pakistani Turquoise Necklace has been rarely worn, with a last notable appearance at Royal Ascot in 2007, but let’s hope it reappears again soon!
Diamond Festoon Tiara
Princess Andrew’s Meander Tiara
Cartier Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara
Cartier Halo Tiara
Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara
Festoon Necklace
Modern Diamond Necklace
Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Sapphire Choker
Queen Mary’s City of London Choker
Pakistani Turquoise Necklace
Queen Alexandra’s Edwardian Choker
Princess Anne’s Sapphire Brooch
Princess Anne’s Grima Pearl Earrings
Princess Anne’s Diamond Cluster Earrings
Princess Anne’s Ruby Suite
Diamond Bow Brooch
Diamond Star Brooch
Princess Anne’s De Beers Diamond Brooch
In 1966, the Queen received a two-row turquoise, seed pearl, and gold necklace, a traditional South Asian ‘dolada Haar’, from Pakistani President Ayub Khan, during his Official Visit to Britain, which is, to-date, is the only Pakistani Visit to Britain since Independence in 1947. The Queen notably wore her necklace, with Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara, at a Gala Performance during the President’s visit.
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A few years later, the Queen shortened the necklace to a single row, reconfiguring the pendants and making a pair of earrings with an extra pendant. The necklace and earrings were given to Princess Anne in the early 1970s, and were quite frequently worn by her during that decade, mostly for Gala events.
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However, in recent years, the Pakistani Turquoise Necklace has been rarely seen, with a last notable appearance at Royal Ascot in 2007. Lets hope the Princess Royal loans the piece to her niece-in-law for the visit, or wears it for an upcoming visit from Pakistan (as is expected after this visit).
