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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Eric Williams

HISTORICAL FACTS: Rare royal mourning ring worth thousands found in charity shop - The Untold Story

The rare royal mourning ring was bought from a charity shop in Leicester for just £15 (Hansons Auctioneers/PA) - (PA Media)

A rare royal mourning ring worth thousands of pounds is up for auction after being bought from a charity shop for just £15.

The ring dates back to the early 19th century when it was commissioned by George IV, the prince regent at the time, to commemorate his younger sister Princess Amelia after her death.

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