Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Our celebration of the 85th anniversary of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth’s coronation continues this afternoon with a look at the history of one of the most sparkling jewels commissioned for the ceremony: Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation Necklace.
Today marks the 85th anniversary of one of the most important moments of the Queen’s life: the coronation of her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The ceremony cemented her place as Britain’s future monarch. The 11-year-old princess and her 6-year-old younger sister both attended the coronation, and over the years, I’ve gotten lots of questions about the small crowns they wore for the occasion.
On this date in 1818, King Carl XIV Johan of Sweden was crowned in Stockholm. Did you know, though, that part of his coronation crown is currently worn as a tiara by his female descendants? Here’s the story behind the transformation that created the Swedish Diamond Six-Button Tiara.