
On Tuesday, the King and Queen of Sweden headed to Uppsala for an important ecclesiastical event—and brought along a gorgeous gem-set butterfly brooch!
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On Tuesday, the King and Queen of Sweden headed to Uppsala for an important ecclesiastical event—and brought along a gorgeous gem-set butterfly brooch!

This week, all eyes are on the grand duchy of Luxembourg, where the reigning Grand Duke will hand over the throne to his heir on Friday. Today, we’ve got a look at a fascinating convertible tiara from the family’s jewelry collection—one that is as divisive as it is unusual.

On Friday, the little grand duchy of Luxembourg will have a brand-new sovereign. Grand Duke Henri, who has been on the throne for 25 years, will abdicate in favor of his eldest son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume. Abdication is an established tradition in Luxembourg, and today, we’ve got a look back at the jewels worn for the two most recent abdication ceremonies in the tiny European nation.