Today marks The Queen’s #SapphireJubilee – In London, royal gun salutes commemorated the occasion across the capital. A 41-gun salute was fired by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Green Park at midday and a 62-gun salute by the Honourable Artillery Company was fired at the Tower of London at 13:00 GMT.
Sapphire Jubilee to Queen Elizabeth II, who became Queen on this day in 1952. In honour of her Sapphire Jubilee, we will have a look at all of the Queen’s sapphires.
Over the years, she has added to the gifts from her father with a tiara and a bracelet to complement the original jewellery:
The Royal Sapphires
Royal Sapphire Tiara
Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire and diamond jewels with tiara, bracelet, necklace and earrings
More about the sapphire jewel history
Above, Queen Elizabeth II photographed by David Bailey to mark the Sapphire Jubilee of her 65th anniversary of her accession to the throne
The Sapphire and Diamond 18th Birthday Bracelet | Princess birthday gifts
Queen Jewels more about the jewellery
Brazilian Aquamarine Parure | Queens Jewels First Tiara + Aquamarine Brooch Small Tiara + Bracelet
County of Cornwall Ruby Bracelet | Queen Jewels
Dagmar Necklace Queens Jewels |Schmuck der Königin von England
Die Juwelen und der private Schmuck der englischen Queen | Elizabeth II`s Private Trove
Die Cullinan Diamanten der englischen Queen | Queens Treasure – Elizabeth II`s Cullinan Diamonds
Das königliche Geburtstagsgeschenk | 21 Diamanten aus Südafrika zum Geburtstag
Queen of England Personal Jewels | Royal Gifts for Princess Elizabeth| Her Birthday Presents
Graving Dock Diamond Brooch | Gift from the South African Railways and Harbour Administration
Diamond Spray Brooch from the Royal staffs in England | Princess 21st Birthday Gift