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To: Ahda who wrote (35404)	6/15/1999 3:34:00 PM
From: Alex	Respond to of 116759

6/15/99 - UK GOVERNMENT: Royal wedding rings to be made from Welsh gold <Picture> JUN 15, 1999, M2 Communications - In keeping with Royal tradition, the gold for the wedding rings of Prince Edward and Miss Rhys-Jones has come from Wales. The rings have been made to a traditional design by the Crown Jeweller, Mr David Thomas, of royal jewellers Asprey & Garrard. On this occasion the gold has come from The Prince Edward mine in Trawnsfynydd, Gwynedd, N Wales. The Prince Edward Mine was originally known as Moel Croesau, which translates from the Welsh as Welcome Hill. In the early twentieth century gold from the mine was used to make the regalia for the investiture of The Prince of Wales, which led to the change of name. The 22ct gold used for the wedding rings was discovered during recent exploration activities by Cambrian Goldfields Ltd, and refined by Marple Laboratories, Birmingham. Previous Royal wedding rings were made of gold from the Clogau St David"s mine in Bontddu, N Wales. Notes for Editors Mr Thomas became Crown Jeweller in 1991, succeeding Mr William Summers. The title of Crown Jeweller was created by Queen Victoria in 1843. It is a personal appointment from the Sovereign and carries with it a personal Royal Warrant. The Crown Jeweller is responsible for the care and maintenance of the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, and also the private jewellery of The Queen and other members of the Royal Family. Enquiries relating to Cambrian Goldfields Ltd should be addressed to John Mason on telephone (01654) 703 414. Enquiries relating to the Crown Jewellery should be addressed to Asprey & Garrard on telephone (0171) 493 6767. M2 COMMUNICATIONS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN M2 PRESSWIRE. DATA SUPPLIED BY NAMED PARTY/PARTIES. -0- (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD