Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Today’s royal history tale at Hidden Gems focuses on the Connaught family’s visit to Spain in 1905, which did not, surprisingly, include a meeting between the princesses and the eligible King. As bonus reading today, we’ve got a look at the royal jewels worn at the Spanish court during this period, which was marked by the influence of the monarch’s powerful mother, Queen Maria Cristina.
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! I hope today brings lots of love to all of your lives, and I’m starting the fun with a look at a suite of royal jewelry with heart-shaped design motifs: the diamond interlocking hearts that belong to the Duchess of Edinburgh.
In a difficult week for the people of Sweden, there was a small bright spot: the birth of a new princess. On Monday, the King and Queen joined Prince Carl Philip and other family members at a special service of thanksgiving for the birth of his daughter, Princess Ines.