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4th May 1953: Items of jewellery belonging to the Princess Royal, Mary Victoria Alexandra Alice, Countess of Harewood, on loan to a jewellery exhibition held at the Dorchester Hotel, London, as part of the Jewel Ball. The diamond necklace was a gift from the City of London and the other three pieces were handed down from Queen Victoria. (Photo by Edward G. Malindine/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

4th May 1953:  Items of jewellery belonging to the Princess Royal, Mary Victoria Alexandra Alice, Countess of Harewood, on loan to a jewellery exhibition held at the Dorchester Hotel, London, as part of the Jewel Ball. The diamond necklace was a gift from the City of London and the other three pieces were handed down from Queen Victoria.  (Photo by Edward G. Malindine/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)