The necklace was given to then Princess Elizabeth as a wedding present in 1947 from the Nizam (ruler) of Hyderabad.

Just days after Her Majesty’s Accession to the throne in February 1952, photographs of the new Queen were taken by the society photographer Dorothy Wilding. These now iconic images were used as the basis of The Queen’s image on stamps, as well as providing the official portrait that was sent to Embassies and Regiments all over the world.

Her Majesty wears a Norman Hartnell satin evening dress with the insignia of the Order of the Garter, the George IV Diamond Diadem and a diamond bracelet that was a wedding gift from The Duke of Edinburgh.

The necklace was given to then Princess Elizabeth as a wedding present in 1947 from the Nizam (ruler) of Hyderabad. The Nizam left instructions with the firm of Cartier in London that Princess Elizabeth should select a wedding gift herself, and this platinum necklace set with approximately 300 diamonds was chosen. Her Majesty has continued to wear the necklace throughout her reign and has also loaned it to The Duchess of Cambridge.

The photograph, and the necklace, form part of the @royalcollectiontrust display at Buckingham Palace. Opening to the public tomorrow, the display features objects relating to The Queen’s Accession to the throne.

Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Accession is open from 22 July – 2 October at Buckingham. Tap the link in our bio find out more.

Image 1: © William Hustler and Georgina Hustler

In Pics : International Yoga Day 2022 – #IDY2022

Puri: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture on the eve of International Day of Yoga, at Puri beach, Monday, June 20, 2022.
Moradabad: People during celebrations on the eve of International Day of Yoga, in Moradabad, Monday, June 20, 2022.
Moradabad: People make a formation during celebrations on the eve of International Day of Yoga, in Moradabad, Monday, June 20, 2022.
Kozhikode: Students participate in a yoga class, on the eve of the International Day of Yoga, at a school in Kozhikode, Monday, June 20, 2022.
New Delhi: People practice yoga on the eve of International Yoga Day, in New Delhi, Monday, June 20, 2022.
Noida: Children perform yoga asanas as part of preparations ahead of International Day of Yoga, in Noida, Monday, June 20, 2022.

Jammu: Youngsters perform yoga asanas as part of preparations ahead of International Day of Yoga, on the banks of Tawi river in Jammu, Monday, June 20, 2022.
Gurugram: People run during a marathon as part of preparations ahead of International Day of Yoga, near Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Gurugram, Monday, June 20, 2022.
Patna: Women perform yoga asanas during a yoga programme, as they rehearse ahead of International Day of Yoga, in Patna, Monday, June 20, 2022.
New York: Locals perform yoga asanas during a mass yoga session on the occasion of 8th International Day of Yoga, organised by the Consulate General of India in partnership with Times Square Alliance, at Times Square in New York, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
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New Delhi: People perform yoga asanas during a mass yoga session on the International Day of Yoga, at Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Haridwar: People perform yoga during a mass yoga session on the International Day of Yoga, at Har Ki Pauri ghat, in Haridwar, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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New Delhi: Students perform yoga on the occasion of the 8th International Day of Yoga, at Than Singh ki Pathshala in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. The school, Tuesday announced that under the ‘Yoga se hi Hoga’ initiative, students will be performing yoga daily after their regular classes.

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ochi: Southern Naval Command personnel perform yoga to celebrate the 8th International Day of Yoga, onboard Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant, in Kochi, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Lahaul and Spiti: ITBP personnel and locals perform yoga asanas during a mass yoga session on the International Day of Yoga, in Lahaul and Spiti district, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Beijing: UN Resident Coordinator in China Siddharth Chatterjee demonstrates yoga exercises to Chinese children in his office, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, in Beijing, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Kullu: People perform yoga on the International Day of Yoga before participating in river rafting on Beas river, at Pirdi in Kullu, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Varanasi: Children perform yoga asanas, to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, at Ahilyabai Ghat in Varanasi, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Rudraprayag: Union MoS for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Sanjeev Balyan and others perform yoga during a mass yoga session on the occasion of 8th International Day of Yoga, at Kedarnath Temple complex in Rudraprayag district, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Srinagar: Students perform yoga during a yoga session on the occasion of the 8th International Day of Yoga, at a college in Srinagar, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Kochi: Union Minister General V.K. Singh (retd) and others perform yoga as a Kathakali artist looks on, during a yoga session on the occasion of the 8th International Day of Yoga, at Parade Ground in Kochi, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Dharamshala: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan performs yoga during a mass yoga session on the occasion of 8th International Day of Yoga, at Kangra Fort near Dharamshala, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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**EDS: HANDOUT PHOT MADE AVAILABLE FROM DIPR (HARYANA) ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022** Bhiwani: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal performs yoga during the state level yoga session on the occasion of the 8th International Day of Yoga, in Bhiwani, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Ayodhya: People attend a mass yoga session at Ram Ki Pouri to celebrate the 8th International Day of Yoga, in Ayodhya, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Dharamshala: Army personnel and their family members attend a mega yoga session on International Day of Yoga, in Yol near Dharamshala, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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GE POSTED BY @SpokespersonMoD** New Delhi: Navy personnel perform yoga to celebrate the 8th International Day of Yoga, onboard INS Satpura, operating near the International Dateline in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. The ship is presently about 7000 Nautical Miles from her base port Visakhapatnam

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Gurugram: People perform yoga at Tau Devi Lal Stadium on the occasion of the 8th International Yoga Day, in Gurugram, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Varanasi: Priests perform yoga at Dashashwamedh Ghat on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, in Varanasi, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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New Delhi: Members and officials attend a yoga session at Parliament House complex to celebrate the International Day of Yoga,, in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Mumbai: People practice yoga at Juhu beach on the 8th International Day of Yoga Day, in Mumbai, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

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Mamallapuram: Girls perform yoga at the Shore Temple on the International Day of Yoga, in Mamallapuram, Tuesday, June 21,

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