Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Buckingham Palace announced today that the Duchess of Kent passed away on Thursday evening at Kensington Palace. Today, in her honor, we’re devoting extra space here to some bejeweled highlights from her long, interesting royal life.
On Thursday, the Prince and Princess of Wales made their return to royal duties after their summer holidays, with Catherine wearing a favorite pair of earrings for a visit to the Natural History Museum in London.
September is the month for sapphires, and we’re beginning our celebration of the royal blue gemstone with a look at a sentimental sapphire bracelet, made by Cartier, that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II.