Diamond Jubilee Chess Pieces - Queen Elizabeth II & HRH Prince Philip
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Product Details: Queen and Prince Phillip collectable set Height of piece 5 1/4" Limited numbers - no further pieces to be produced Official Diamond Jubilee Boxed Set HRH Prince Philip and HM The Queen Chess Pieces HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip was installed as a Knight of the Garter in 1948 by The Queen’s father, King George VI. Both King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother are buried in St George’s Chapel. Prince Philip’s robes are similar to those of the Sovereign except that the badge of the Order is embroidered on the mantle rather than the Star. HM The Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne in February 1952. She was installed as a Lady of the Order of the Garter during a service in 1948. Her Majesty is shown wearing the Sovereign’s robes of the Order, a mantle of blue velvet with the Garter Star embroidered on the left hand side. Around her neck The Queen wears the collar of the Order from which hangs the figure of St George fighting the dragon. Pieces are hand decorated by skilled Stuio Anne Carlton craftsmen and boxed in a special twin pack. Officially approved by The Lord chamberlains Office and Buckingham Palace. Presentation box is slightly marked
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