Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Our series on the jewels worn by British queens regnant and consort for their coronations continues today with the rather incredible 1902 coronation ensemble of Queen Alexandra. You like jewels? We’ve definitely got jewels for you today!
Today in York, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the first Royal Maundy service of his reign, and Camilla brought along a piece of jewelry linked to the late Queen Mother.
With the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla only five weeks away, it’s time to begin a series on the fabulous jewels worn by Britain’s kings and queens at their coronations. We begin today with Queen Victoria, whose coronation jewels included a scaled-down crown and a too-small ring.
Not an April Fool’s joke, sadly—there are stirrings that the Princess of Wales will not wear a tiara for the upcoming coronation, breaking long-standing tradition.
The British state visit to Germany concluded today in Hamburg, and Queen Camilla wore a spectacular royal heirloom brooch with German connections for the occasion.