Today at Hidden Gems, I’ve got a look at three hidden jewels that peeked out from gala events in Europe this week, including a surprise state visit brooch from Queen Camilla. As a bonus, I’ve got a survey of some of the glittering royal jewels worn for state banquets, dinners, and receptions this year so far.
Three Royal Brooch Surprises from a Sparkling Week
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This week, royal orders and decorations were out for a pair of glittering events in Europe, with a trio of hidden brooches helping to keep them in place.
A Gorgeous Golden Tiara Debut by Queen Mary in Helsinki
In March, the Queen of Denmark made a stunning, unexpected tiara debut at a state banquet in Helsinki, wearing a unique gold bandeau that dates to 1820.
A State Banquet Bracelet Switcheroo for Queen Maxima in Cyprus
During a state banquet at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands pulled off a fascinating diamond bracelet magic trick.
Sparkling Sapphires and Terrific Tulips Fritillaries for Queen Máxima in Nairobi
March was a month full of state visiting for the King and Queen of the Netherlands, with Máxima bringing a spectacular set of Dutch royal sapphires to Nairobi.
A Luxurious Laurel Wreath Tiara for the Queen of the Belgians
Queen Mathilde brought out her fabulous antique diamond laurel wreath tiara for a state banquet in honor of the visiting President of Singapore.
Sparkling Tiaras for the Singaporean State Visit to Luxembourg
Before leaving Europe, the President of Singapore hopped over to Luxembourg for a state banquet full of glittering grand ducal tiaras.
Queen Mary Dazzles in Diamonds and Pearls at the Élysée Palace in Paris
State dinners in France are no longer tiara occasions, but that didn’t stop the Queen of Denmark from wearing some special jewelry in Paris back in March.
A Sparkling Sapphire Dragonfly Surprise from Queen Mathilde in Hanoi
Queen Mathilde smuggled a secret diamond and sapphire jewel into a state dinner hosted by the President of Vietnam in April.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s State Banquet Tiara Debut in Norway
The President of Iceland’s state visit to Oslo in April brought us a quartet of special Norwegian royal tiaras, including a state banquet tiara debut from the nation’s future monarch.
Heirloom Turquoises and Royal Brooches for Queen Camilla in Italy
King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary with a state banquet—and some antique turquoises—at the Quirinale Palace in Rome.
Two Sparkling State Banquet Tiaras for the Dutch Royals in Amsterdam
The Sultan of Oman swung by Amsterdam for a state visit in April, and the ladies of the Dutch royal family brought out spectacular tiaras for a state banquet in his honor.
A Stunning Heirloom Tiara Debut for Princess Madeleine of Sweden
The tiaras were sparkling in Stockholm in May during a state visit from the President of Iceland, and Princess Madeleine turned heads when she made her very first public appearance in the family’s ruby tiara.
Glittering Royal Gala Dinner Diamonds for the French President in Oslo
Three generations of the Norwegian royal family wore tiaras in June to celebrate the visiting President of France during a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Oslo.
Queen Mathilde’s Shimmering Diamond Fringe Earrings in Santiago
At the end of June, the King and Queen of the Belgians headed to Chile, and Queen Mathilde packed some gorgeous diamond earrings in her luggage for the trip.
Dazzling British Royal Tiaras for the French State Banquet in Windsor
In July, King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted a spectacular state banquet for the visiting President of France at Windsor Castle, with family tiaras sparkling mightily all along the banquet table.
Terrific British Royal State Visit Tiaras at Windsor Castle
Here’s a look at the four gorgeous British royal jewels that sparkled for state banquet at Windsor Castle, including heirlooms linked to Queen Mary, the Queen Mother, and Queen Elizabeth II.
Sleek Spanish Royal State Visit Jewels for Queen Letizia in Egypt
With the pyramids looming dramatically in the background, Queen Letizia of Spain sparkled in modern jewelry for this week’s state visit to Egypt.
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