Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Ten years ago today, Prince Carl Philip, son of the King and Queen of Sweden, married Sofia Hellqvist in Stockholm. In the decade since, the couple have added four children to their family and served as dependable royal representatives in Sweden—with Princess Sofia capably handling the task of wearing gala jewelry. Today, I’ve got a look at the tiaras that Sofia has worn over the past ten years, from her bridal diadem to family heirlooms.
With Royal Ascot approaching next week, I decided to dig into the photographs from my recent trip to London for a closer look at a dress, supposedly worn by Queen Alexandra at the annual race meeting, that’s currently on display at Kensington Palace. But the more I dug into the history behind the dress, the more questions I had. Here’s a little summary of my current exploration—and the provenance question marks I still wonder about.
On Tuesday, the Princess of Wales wore modern blue and gold jewelry as she toured a remarkable new storehouse for V&A treasures in London.