Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Today in Luxembourg, Grand Duchess Stéphanie celebrates her 42nd birthday. It’s her first birthday since the accession of her husband, Grand Duke Guillaume V, to the throne last October. In her honor, today we’re taking a look back at one of her ensembles from his inauguration day, as well as the jewels she wore throughout the day and evening events.
The Olympic Games always provide us with a delightful selection of royal sightings in the crowds as they cheer on their nation’s athletes to victory. Today, I’ve got a look at three of the ensembles Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has chosen to watch the Dutch speed skaters race to victory—predictably, including a whole lot of orange and gold!
Last week we learned very good news from the British Museum: a rare Tudor jewel linked to King Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon, will remain on British soil for good.