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Given that she's being referred to as Princess of Wales, the (original?) photo must date from between late 1901 (when her husband George became Prince of Wales) and 1910 (when he became King). Princess Mary of Teck (also known as 'May')

Over on Pinterest I see this image labelled: HRH the Duchess of York (later HM Queen Mary) wearing the diamond and emerald shamrock brooch she later left to her daughter-in-law Marina Duchess of Kent and now worn by Princess Michael of Kent.

And indeed, here is Princess Micheal of Kent with the brooch.

This clipping from the Glasgow Herald, July 5th 1893 suggests it was a wedding gift from Sir Frederick and Lady Milner, although it says four leafed rather than 3.

Her wedding dress featured rose, thistle and shamrock motifs for England,Scotland, and Ireland. No leeks or daffodils?

The Duke of York(George Frederick Ernest Albert, grandson of Queen Victoria) was later to become George V on the death of Edward VII in 1910.Tourist authorities attempted to capitalise on the Royal Visit in an attempt to encourage tourism.

I served in Viet Nam with the present owner of the Adare Manor !!! No Name Dropping; Please !!!

I love old photos and this is a nice example.

The Manor House is a short distance East of the village: OS 25" link

Irish News, New Zealand Tablet Rōrahi XXV, Putanga 22, 1 Whiringa-ā-nuku 1897, Page 9: On Saturday, August 28th, their Royal Highnesses will proceed to Killarney House, the seat of the Earl and Countess of Kenmare, where they will remain for three days, and will make a short trip to Valencia. From Killarney their Royal Highnesses go to Adare Manor on a visit to the Earl and Countess of Dunraven. On leaving Adare their Royal Highnesses will travel to Killaloe, and go by special steamboat to Banagher, proceeding by rail to Baronscourt, the seat of the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn, where they will stay for three days, and a large garden party will be given at Baronscourt in their honour. So all going to plan, this was around September 1st 1897.

Rings a big bell ...

Via John Spooner's comment on the above photo ... "The "Prince of Wales" photo: it looks like the future Gerorge[sic] V, who became Prince of Wales in 1901. However, as Duke of York, he and the Duchess stayed at Kilkenny Castle from 19th to 24th April 1899 (Belfast News-letter)."

Interestingly, the National Archives has an entry for a photo described as: "Photograph 11½ x 9½ group of fifteen figures including the Duke and Duchess of York (in centre) on the occasion of the Royal visit to Kilkenny Castle, six ladies and one gentleman seated, eight gentlemen standing, the Duke standing behind the Duchess seated, portraits in background." However, it also says "Copyright owner and author of work: August Nielsen, Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny. Form completed 5 May 1899.".

Mary of Teck is wearing her Shamrock brooch again:

2nd from the right front row doesn't look at all happy.