The Prince of Wales brooch, thought to be a significant piece, would naturally be worn by the likes of Kate Middleton, the current Princess of Wales and wife of Prince William, today. But an oversight on the part of Lord Mountbatten meant that the rare piece of jewelry left the royal vaults when Edward abdicated for Wallis Simpson. And, in a story worthy of a Hollywood telling itself, it somehow ended up in the possession of none other than Elizabeth Taylor.
- Elizabeth Taylor ended up owning a piece of jewelry which, by royal custom, should likely be worn by Kate Middleton today
- The Prince of Wales pin was taken by Wallis Simpson after Edward abdicated the throne for her – and her friendship with the Cleopatra actress is how the jewel came to cross hands from real royalty to Hollywood royalty
- In other royal news, Princess Catherine stuns everyone with the most surprising appearance: ‘This Queen can do everything’
