The Queen has said she is willing to stand aside when she reaches 87, news which comes as a bombshell to monarchists who believed she would never abdicate, even though Charles is the longest-serving Prince of Wales ever.
The 55.23 carat (11.05 g) Sancy diamond is named after the Seigneur de Sancy, a gem connoisseur who gained prosperous advantages by loaning it to royalty.
The 55.23 carat (11.05 g) Sancy diamond is named after the Seigneur de Sancy, a gem connoisseur who gained prosperous advantages by loaning it to royalty.