Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Today in Madrid, the Princess of Asturias celebrated her eighteenth birthday by reaffirming her loyalty to the Spanish constitution. Let’s have a look at the jewels she wore for the important milestone moment, plus several decorations she received to mark her transition into adulthood.
Halloween is the time for tales of terror, and today I’m bringing back three pieces from the archives about royal jewelry that witnessed particularly harrowing history. Three granddaughters of Queen Victoria were the owners of these jewels, which were present for a royal wedding gone horribly wrong, a frightening shipwreck, and a jewelry heist that remains unsolved to this day. Brace yourselves—things are about to get scary!
Tomorrow, the heir to the Spanish throne celebrates her eighteenth birthday. The young Princess of Asturias will officially be of an age to attend gala events, wearing tiaras and glittering jewels. Which tiara will she choose for her tiara debut in the future? I’ve got a pretty good guess—one that links Leonor with four generations of royal women who came before her.