After Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip tied the knot on November 20, 1947, at Westminster Abbey, their royal wedding went down in history. From the intricate wedding dress covered in 10,000 pearls to the live broadcast on BBC Radio,

A “very rare” 77-year-old slice of the cake served at Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s wedding sold for £2,200 ($2,800) this week, according to auction house Reeman Dansie.

Stone is referring to Queen Elizabeth's George VI Sapphires, a set consisting of a necklace, a pair of earrings, and a matching bracelet, which were gifts from her father upon her

Like a true royal, Queen Elizabeth was well known for her enviable tiara and jewelry collection. One of her most precious items was actually a $6 million gift from her father, George VI, that was given to her upon her November 20,