Rob reminisced about the unparalleled rapport between Angela Kelly and the Queen, describing it as truly extraordinary. Their connection was palpable, and the Queen's trust in Angela was unwavering. As Rob puts it, Angela was a down-to-earth, delightful lady with a robust Liverpool accent that you might not expect to hear within the grandeur of Buckingham Palace.
The banter between them was fantastic and immediately put you at ease. What makes this friendship even more special is the shared admiration they held for the same individuals. Both Angela and the Queen were deeply passionate about Kate Middleton and regarded her with the utmost reverence. Angela even disclosed that the Queen spent a significant amount of time closely following Catherine, providing the Princess with invaluable style advice.
Nevertheless, there exists a hierarchy within the royal family, as Royal expert Katie Nickel elucidates. She reveals that, following the Queen's passing, Queen Camilla is granted first preference for the Queen's jewelry, followed by the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. Angela Kelly, however, refutes this claim, asserting that while Queen Camilla can indeed choose her desired items, her selection is largely restricted to the Queen Mother's jewels, a tacit rule in place since the Queen's lifetime.
Kate Middleton, on the other hand, has access to the late Queen's jewelry collection. The necklace she wore to the Queen's funeral was originally lent to her by the Queen in 2017. It was a piece commissioned by the Queen herself, adorned with pearls gifted by the Japanese government following her initial State visit to Japan in 1975. These pearls, often referred to as mourning jewelry, have a tradition dating back to Queen Victoria's era.
In a notable turn of events, it has come to light that Megan Markle faced a ban on borrowing jewelry from the Royal collection. This vast collection encompasses numerous historic pieces, from diamond necklaces to brooches and tiaras. The decision to restrict Megan's access to the collection was reportedly supported by Prince William, Prince Harry's brother. The Queen herself was purportedly unimpressed with some of Megan's requests, especially considering her relatively recent entry into the royal fold.
As a result, Buckingham Palace decided to limit Megan's access to items from the Queen's Royal collection. Furthermore, the Queen informed Prince William that items worn by Princess Diana would not be immediately made available to Megan. A senior source emphasized that while the Queen holds Megan in high regard on a personal level, maintaining the proper order and precedence within the royal family is of paramount importance. This hierarchy takes precedence, even if Megan is one of the most popular women in the world; she occupies a lower rank than Kate.
