Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
This week, the Duchess of Edinburgh learned about progress toward preserving and restoring sight—and she gave us a sparkling glimpse of her classic royal engagement ring in the process.
Buckingham Palace has announced that tomorrow’s Royal Variety Performance will be given in the presence of the King and Queen, marking the first time that Charles and Camilla have attended the event in almost a decade. Ahead of the show, I’ve got a look back at the jewels that Camilla has worn for Royal Variety Performances past.
Tonight at Buckingham Palace, the British royals hosted the annual reception for members of the diplomatic corps—and Queen Camilla made her debut in another tiara from the late Queen’s royal jewelry collection.
Today at Hidden Gems, I shared an extensive write-up on the jewels and the drama surrounding the engagement of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde in Belgium a quarter of a century ago. As a bonus, I’ve got a roundup of royal engagement ring content from the flurry of announcements from reigning monarchs in the years that followed immediately after Philippe and Mathilde’s engagement. Enjoy!
For years, one of Britain’s biggest jewelry mysteries has been the fate of this diamond bandeau, worn by both Queen Mary and Princess Margaret. Now, a royal lady from across the globe believes that she can solve it.