A society jeweller appeared in court today (weds)
A society jeweller appeared in court today (weds) charged with handling valuable gems stolen from the estate of Princess Diana.
Jan Havlik, 50, is accused of receiving more than pnds stlg one million worth of goods.
These include ear-rings, a diamond bangle and a gold-plated model of a ship which was a wedding gift from the Emir of Bahrain.
Havlik is a former director of dealers and auctioneers Spink and Son in Bloomsbury where Prince William did work experience in February 1999.
Wearing a blue suit and white shirt, Havlik spoke only to confirm his name and address during the brief hearing at Bow Street Magistrates’ Court.
He has been charged with three counts of handling stolen goods.
Havlik, of Spiers, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, was released on conditional bail and is due back in court on August 1.
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