Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
In November 1952, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom arrived at the London Palladium with the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Margaret for the first Royal Variety Performance of her reign. For the occasion, she chose a suite of jewels that she chose personally from Cartier.
We’ve spent the last few days celebrating the royal jewels of the Duchess of Cambridge. Thanks to a set of new portraits released to celebrate her 40th birthday this weekend, we’ve got one more chance to marvel at her jewels—and the way she helped guide these fascinating new royal images.
Happy 40th Birthday to the Duchess of Cambridge! All week, we’ve been counting down the best royal jewels from her collection, and today, we’ve arrived at the top eight pieces. Get excited: the tiaras are here!