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H.R.H. Princess Margaret
Notley Abbey, the beloved country home of Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, is on the market and seeking a buyer. It's situated on the Thames, in Buckinghamshire. To me it always seemed like the perfect getaway--with a historic past that connects theatrical royalty with the other sort (Henry II founded the abbey, Henry V stayed there.)
Christie's Auction House in London has just completed is two-day sale of treasures belonging to Princess Margaret. The takings exceeded all expectation and estimate. A good thing, as most of the proceeds go to charity.
Here is her diamond-encrusted wedding tiara, with a central rose. No, I didn't bid for it myself--I've got three tiaras, slightly less grand, none of which required added insurance. (The gems are paste!)
I do confess my admiration of this dainty brooch. I'm a Margaret, too.
As well, I've got a formal event coming up in September and it would be an appropriate accessory. But at the moment, the bulk of my disposible income is being invested in dog toys, so I had to pass.
Alas.
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