Royal Family Orders

[HRHDuke of Osborne]

Thank-You, I always found the order very pretty, Too bad its not Active

 

[Josefine]

Boris had told many of us Sweden has no family order
Thnak you i did not know this

 

[ashelen]

I am not sure if this is the right place to post this but if not please moderators you can move it.
I would like to know some information about all this little frames with a picture that the Royals use. what is the name for it, why they use it, and how did they start? are really jewellery full of diamonds????? I would like if anybody could give me some info!
Thank you

 

[Bryce]

Ashelen,
I think what you are refering to are Royal Family Orders.
They vary from country to country but are generally bestowed upon royal ladies as "gifts" or aknowledgements of loyal service by reigning monarchs.
If you look at the Royal Jewels threads you will find "Royal Family Orders" and "Royal Orders and Decorations". These might be a good couple of threads to review on thei subject.
Hope this helps.
ps. here is a teaser of Pns Margaret wearing 3 Royal Family Orders