Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
On this day in 1900, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was born. To celebrate her 123rd birthday, we’ve got a look back at a glamorous gala thrown to celebrate her 90th birthday back in 1990.
When most people write about the grand British royal wedding of July 1981, the focus is naturally on Lady Diana’s sparkling tiara. But what about all of the other royal jewels worn at St. Paul’s for the ceremony? I’ve got a deep dive for you today into the other royal sparkle present for the Wales wedding, held 42 years ago today.
On this day 134 years ago, the British royal family gathered at Buckingham Palace for a special royal wedding, honoring a princess bride who had just received a pair of splendid tiaras from her aristocratic husband and royal parents.
This week, I’m bringing you the stories of several tiaras worn by women who celebrated birthdays and anniversaries at the end of July. First up is an iconic tiara that belonged to a Duchess of Cambridge two centuries ago.
On Monday, Queen Camilla headed out for a day of engagements in Norfolk, including a visit to a jewelry designer whose pieces are royal favorites.