Order of the Garter Motto: Honi soit qui mal y pense (Shame on him who thinks this evil)Chapel: St. George’s Chapel, WindsorRanks: Knight or LadyPost-nominal initials: KG or LGFounded: 1348 Founded by King Edward III in the mid-1300s, the Garter is the most senior British Order of Chivalry in both the civilian and military realm. The king established the order… Read More
Gems and Jewels
Earrings
The Greville Chandelier Earrings The Honorable Mrs. Margaret Greville was a popular society hostess who was a close friend and confidant of Queen Mary. Mrs. Greville also became a close friend to the Queen’s son, the Duke of York and his wife, Elizabeth. When Mrs. Greville passed away, she left Bertie and Elizabeth a huge collection of her jewelry. Among… Read More