G. Collins and Sons

G. Collins & Sons Limited
Headquarters Royal Tunbridge Wells
Key people
 Harry Collins
Website www.gcollinsandsons.com

G. Collins & Sons Limited is a jewellery firm at 76/78 High St, Royal Tunbridge Wells in southeast England.

Queen Elizabeth II appointed Harry Collins as her Personal Jeweller in the year 2000 and he remains in this position to this day. He was appointed Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in 2016 .[1][2]

From 2007 to 2012 Harry Collins was also the Crown Jeweller, succeeding Garrard & Co in charge of the maintenance of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.[3][4][5] [6]

In 2012 Harry Collins was responsible for the recreation of Henry VIII's crown which is on public display at Hampton Court Palace.

References

  1. ↑ "G Collins & Sons Limited | Royal Warrant Holders Association". www.royalwarrant.org. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
  2. ↑ (web21st.net), 21st Century Internet Ltd. "By Royal Appointment | G.Collins & Sons Limited". gcollinsandsons.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
  3. ↑ Koster, Olinka (15 July 2007). "Queen hires new Crown Jeweller – after 160 years of Garrard". Daily Mail. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  4. ↑ Robson, Julia (18 July 2007). "Family firm fit for the Queen". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  5. ↑ Becker, Vivienne (28 May 2012). "Jewellery duty". How to spend it (Financial Times). Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  6. ↑ "The Queen appoints new Crown Jeweller". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-11-12.

Coordinates: 51°7′40″N 0°15′39″E / 51.12778°N 0.26083°E / 51.12778; 0.26083

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