When King George VI unexpectedly ascended to the throne in the wake of his brother’s abdication in 1936, the Duchess of York had to adjust to her new life as Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom. With her new title came new formal portraits—and grand new jewels fit for a queen.
Princess Christina’s Spectacular Royal Tiaras
Today, Princess Christina, sister of the King of Sweden, celebrates her 79th birthday! To join in the festivities, we’re jumping in our tiara time machine to take a look at some of the sparkling Swedish royal tiaras that the princess has worn over the decades.
The Queen Mother’s Romantic Lotus Flower Tiara
Our Sparkling Spotlight series on some of the early tiara portraits of the Queen Mother continues today with a look at a jewel she fashioned by renovating one of her wedding presents.
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