G. Collins and Sons explained

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G. Collins & Sons Limited
Type:	Private company
Industry:	Jewellery
Location City:	Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Location Country:	England
Key People:	Harry Collins Member of the Royal Victorian Order

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

Background

Queen Elizabeth II appointed Harry Collins as her personal jeweller in 2000. 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]}

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: G Collins & Sons Limited - Royal Warrant Holders Association . www.royalwarrant.org . 2016-11-12.
2. Web site: By Royal Appointment - G.Collins & Sons Limited. gcollinsandsons.co.uk. 2016-11-12.
3. News: Family firm fit for the Queen. Julia. Robson. 18 July 2007. Daily Telegraph. 1 October 2013. 5 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210205121031/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG3360630/Family-firm-fit-for-the-Queen.html. dead.
4. News: Jewellery duty. Vivienne . Becker . How to spend it (Financial Times) . 28 May 2012. 1 October 2013.
5. News: The Queen appoints new Crown Jeweller. Telegraph.co.uk. 2016-11-12.