This week, the Queen wore a pair of brooches for diplomatic audiences—and made a major statement about a world crisis in the process.
The Queen’s Statement-Making Sapphire and Diamond Brooches
The Queen Dazzles in Diamonds and a Major Emerald
The Queen was back on the job this week, holding virtual audiences with diplomats via video link from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace—and, of course, her royal brooches were back as well!
The Duchess of Cambridge’s Diplomatic Reception Tiaras
Big sigh: today is the day when the Diplomatic Reception should have been held at Windsor Castle. This time around, it was an international conflict that (sensibly) led to the cancellation of the event. Since we won’t get new jewels today, I thought we’d look back at the tiaras and jewels worn by the Duchess of Cambridge for Diplomatic Receptions past.
Princess Diana’s Bejeweled Butterfly Suite
Both of the daughters-in-law of the late Diana, Princess of Wales have worn jewelry from her personal collection. Today, we’ve got a look at Diana’s butterfly jewels, made of gold, diamonds, and dark blue gemstones.
Princess Mary’s Wedding Jewels, 100 Years Later
One hundred years ago today, the streets of London were filled with well-wishers who had gathered to catch a glimpse of a royal bride. Princess Mary, the only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary of the United Kingdom, married Viscount Lascelles in a glittering ceremony at Westminster Abbey, one of the first major royal weddings held after the end of World War I. Today, to celebrate the centenary of the event, we’ve got a closer look at the wedding day—plus some of the magnificent bejeweled gifts that the royal bride received.
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