Both holographer Rob Monday and royal sculptor Francis Segelman, known for their portraits of the late Queen displayed in London's Qantas Gallery's exhibition titled "Majesty: A Tribute to the Queen," have shared anecdotes about Angela Kelly's unique friendship with the Queen.
Rob Monday reminisced about the remarkable bond between Angela Kelly and the Queen, highlighting the trust the Queen placed in Angela. Angela, described as a down-to-earth person with a strong Liverpool accent, shared a warm rapport with the Queen, creating a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.
What makes this friendship even more special is the shared admiration for Kate Middleton between the Queen and Angela. Angela Kelly revealed that the Queen frequently observes Kate and offers her style advice. Kate Middleton is known for her elegant use of royal jewelry, but there is a hierarchy to be followed.
According to royal expert Katie Nichol, after the Queen's passing, Queen Camilla will have the first choice of the Queen's jewelry, followed by the Princess of Wales. However, Angela Kelly contradicted this claim, stating that Queen Camilla's access would primarily be restricted to the Queen Mother's jewels.
As for Kate Middleton, she will be able to utilize the late Queen's jewelry collection. An example of this is the Cartier Halo Tiara, which the Queen lent to Kate for the first time in 2017. This tiara, commissioned by the Queen, incorporates pearls gifted by the Japanese government after her state visit to Japan in 1975. Such pearls are often referred to as "morning jewelry," a tradition dating back to Queen Victoria's era.
The report also delves into Meghan Markle's restrictions on borrowing jewelry from the Royal collection. Buckingham Palace enforced a ban, backed by Prince William, due to concerns about Meghan's demands as a new family member. Consequently, not all items from the Queen's Royal collection are available to Meghan.
Furthermore, the Queen informed Prince William that jewelry items worn by Princess Diana wouldn't be immediately accessible to Meghan. The Queen's stance emphasizes the importance of maintaining the correct order and precedence within the royal family, even if Meghan remains a popular figure worldwide. In the royal hierarchy, Meghan holds a lower rank than Kate.
