Marriage Marchioness of Carisbrooke |Battenberg Heirloom Jewels | Royal Wedding Gift and Presents
The wedding of Alexander, Marquess Carisbrooke, previously known Prince Alexander Battenberg. On November 7, 1917, the eldest son of Princess Beatrice, was created by letters patent Marquess of Carisbrooke, Earl of Berkhamsted and Viscount Launceston. He had lived at the Court of his grandmother, Queen Victoria, until he was aged fourteen and was a favorite grandson.
Some interesting unknown royal jewels are come to the light, Mrs Greville present a sapphire pendant brooch probably one of her amazing jewellery collection which was later owned by the Queen Mother Elizabeth.