Queen Anne

Queen Anne

Queen Anne was the daughter of James II and Anne Hyde. Queen Anne was queen of Great Britain and Ireland between 1702 and 1714. Her nickname was Brandy Nan because of her alleged taste for fine French brandy, she also had the nicknames of Mrs Bull and Mrs Morely.

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Higher on the sides and back of neck, open to the bra strap line, and ending in a sweetheart shape.

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