Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
In today’s article at Hidden Gems, I’m continuing the tale of the Connaught family’s tour of the Mediterranean in 1905. In this week’s installment, Princess Margaret finally meets her husband-to-be, Prince Gustaf, in Cairo. As bonus reading today, I’ve got a peek at some of the grand tiaras that were being worn at the royal court of Gustaf’s grandfather, King Oscar II, in 1905, including jewels that belonged to Queen Sofia and Crown Princess Victoria.
The Emperor of Japan wasn’t the only royal celebrating a birthday this weekend. In Sweden, the royal court marked Princess Estelle’s birthday with a set of lovely new royal portraits.
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.