You may think you’ve heard it all when it comes to the British royal family. The lives and loves of the people in this institution are well documented. But are you familiar with the tale of romance and tragedy that was the life of Prince William of Gloucester? The adventures of “the other Prince William” are the stuff legends are made of, but his devastating fate makes him a tragic figure in the history oft the royal family.

While the British royal family may seem polished and perfect, keeping this impeccable public image intact means hiding a few secrets behind palace walls. But from time to time, we get to learn more about how the royals act when no one is looking. King Charles, for one, allegedly has a very unusual request of his staff — and it’s all to do with his time in the bathroom.

If you have some spare cash, then can I interest you in some of Elvis Presley’s hair clippings? Or maybe a chicken harness? No? Well, it’s your loss… and believe it or not, these are among some of the more mundane items people buy online! They’re not cheap, either: owning something unique or a part of history, be that pop-culture or mainstream, can be an expensive endeavor.

During World War II the royal family received a mysterious black trunk. It was labeled with the initials MHG and was unassuming on the outside… but on the inside there were some stunning jewels. These gems are still around today and members of the royal family sometimes wear them. Let’s take a look at their story and find out who this mysterious “MHG” was.