Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
The pageantry has officially returned to the State Opening of Parliament in London! We saw numerous sparkling jewels on display during today’s ceremony, including a crown, a diadem, and multiple tiaras.
This week, King Charles and Queen Camilla have been in Kenya on a state visit. The jewels have been subdued overall, but on Tuesday, Camilla wore a spectacular brooch with significant royal provenance.
Halloween is the time for tales of terror, and today I’m bringing back three pieces from the archives about royal jewelry that witnessed particularly harrowing history. Three granddaughters of Queen Victoria were the owners of these jewels, which were present for a royal wedding gone horribly wrong, a frightening shipwreck, and a jewelry heist that remains unsolved to this day. Brace yourselves—things are about to get scary!