Today at Hidden Gems, I’ve got the first in a two-part series chronicling the fascinating royal wedding of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden and Princess Margaret of Connaught. As a bonus today, we’ve got a closer look at some of Margaret’s glittering wedding presents, which are still treasured by her royal descendants today.
Princely Wedding Preparations and a Troubled Throne: The Nuptials of Prince Gustaf and Princess Margaret (Part 1)
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Just as Prince Gustaf, heir to the throne of Sweden and Norway, was preparing to wed a British princess, half of the union decided it was time to break free from the Bernadottes.
The Crown Princess of Sweden’s Delicate Diamond Laurel Tiara
A pair of Swedish crown princesses have worn this sparkling laurel wreath tiara—and another may be waiting in the wings to take her turn with the jewel. Today, let’s take a closer look at the Boucheron Laurel Wreath Tiara from her mother’s personal jewelry collection.
The Swedish Royal Family’s Romantic Diamond and Ruby Tiara
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra gave their niece a truly grand wedding present: an elaborate, convertible diamond and ruby tiara. The jewel was made on commission by E. Wolff & Co. for Garrard, then the crown jeweler. The design of the jewel was particularly Edwardian.
Delicate, antique, and sentimental: the diamond drop tiara of the Swedish royal family has to be one of the most lovely tiaras in a royal collection today. The tiara came to Sweden in 1905 with the country’s new princess, Margaret of Connaught, and has been worn by women in each generation since.
How an Egyptian Jewel Became the Danish Royal Family’s Favorite Wedding Tiara
Today, let’s take a refreshed look at the Khedive of Egypt Tiara and the way that it unexpectedly became an heirloom bridal diadem for the daughters and granddaughters of a Danish queen.
The Devonshire Turquoise Brooch
This brooch originally belonged to Princess Margaret of Connaught, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. When Margaret married the future King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden in 1905, she received a treasure trove of wedding gifts. The haul included this classic, streamlined brooch, set with a single cabochon turquoise enhanced by a quartet of diamond brilliants.
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