Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
On Friday, the little grand duchy of Luxembourg will have a brand-new sovereign. Grand Duke Henri, who has been on the throne for 25 years, will abdicate in favor of his eldest son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume. Abdication is an established tradition in Luxembourg, and today, we’ve got a look back at the jewels worn for the two most recent abdication ceremonies in the tiny European nation.
Big change is coming to Luxembourg in just a few weeks! On Monday, the grand ducal court released a new set of official portraits of Guillaume and Stéphanie, who will step into the roles of Grand Duke and Grand Duchess in October—with Stéphanie wearing heirloom emeralds beloved by grand duchesses for generations.
The President of Singapore continued his state visits in Europe last week with a stop in Luxembourg, where the grand ducal family threw a grand state banquet—tiaras and all!—in his honor.