Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
This week, the Belgian royals hosted the Italian president for a state visit in Brussels. King Philippe himself has strong ties to Italy—his mother is Italian—but two generations ago, the daughter of another Belgian king married a future Italian monarch. Today, here’s a look back at that royal wedding, and the grand tiara that Princess Marie-José wore for the ceremony in Rome.
Today at Hidden Gems, we’ve got an update on the ongoing battle over Italy’s hidden royal jewels, which have languished in a bank vault since the monarchy ended almost 80 years ago. As a bonus today, I’ve got a look back at some of our features on even more jewels from the House of Savoy, including some pieces still being worn today.
Today, the eldest daughter of the last King and Queen of Italy celebrates a major milestone: her 90th birthday. We’re joining in the celebrations of Princess Maria Pia of Savoy’s birthday today with a look at a special jewel from her past: the diamond tiara that she wore on her wedding day in 1955.