Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Were there any years during the Queen’s reign that were more thrilling than 2012? Not many, anyway. In a year that also saw a wildly successful Olympic Games in London—featuring the Queen and James Bond, of course—the monarch also celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, becoming only the second sovereign in British history to mark such a milestone.
The Queen traveled to nearly every country in the world during her reign, but there were some diplomatic moments that rise above all the rest—including her landmark state visit to Ireland in 2011.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were blessed to live long enough to witness the weddings of six of their eight grandchildren—all glittering royal affairs with gorgeous wedding tiaras.