Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Before the French state visit last week, the Princess Royal headed to the continent for another important moment: the reopening of the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres.
Today at Hidden Gems, I’ve got the final installment of my series on the courtship and wedding of Princess Margaret of Connaught. As a bonus here today, here’s a roundup of articles about some of the glittering jewels worn by the bride and her royal family members at the wedding in 1905.
Another day, another set of fabulous heirloom jewels from Queen Mary’s collection for the Duchess of Gloucester! For tonight’s banquet at the Guildhall, the Duchess reached for pieces of Queen Mary’s jewelry set with diamond and pink topazes.
Tonight, King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted a spectacular state banquet for the visiting President of France at Windsor Castle, with family tiaras sparkling mightily all along the banquet table.
The French state visit to Britain has officially begun, with carriages, a castle, and some gleaming heirloom jewels worn by Queen Camilla and Princess Catherine in Windsor.