Cambridge Emeralds

I have found out that Nellie was bequeathed The Teck Emeralds; now know as the Cambridge Emeralds worn by Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana.  She had an affair with German Prince Francis of Teck, Queen Mary's Brother, and was left the Teck Emeralds amongst others.  Queen Mary had his Will sealed in order to avoid a scandal and bought the Teck Emeralds back from Nellie for £10,000.  The sealing of Royal Will's then became common practice up until Princess Diana's time.

An interview with Marion Russell

Mrs Russell kindly rang me today to arrange a meeting this Friday at her home.  She told me to take a camera and that she had various information about 'Nellie' that would not be in the pubic records.  I am looking forward to this interview and hope to tape some of our conversation on my mobile.  I'll keep you posted later on in the week.

Pending meeting with Marion Russell

I have recently got in contact with Marion Russell, a direct descendant and present occupant of Mourne Park.  She is in the video attached.  She is arranging for an interview and a tour of the house.  I am really looking forward to seeing around the house and hearing all the stories about her ancestors.

http://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/kilmorey-estate.html

More information about Mourne Park ascendancy can be found on the above web site.  This coat of arms is from this site along with much more usful information.

The Video of Mourne Park

I have inserted a video of Mourne Park 'Big House' because when I asked Mrs Anley if I could record her interview she politely declined.  The lady being interviewed in the video, Marion Russell, is Mrs Anley's daughter.


Video of Mourne Park