Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
It’s time for another Bejeweled Battle post, everybody! This time around, it’s a contest between Elizabeth II and Elizabeth II—two glittering appearances from her original bandeau-style aquamarine tiara.
Almost a century ago this week, the people of Norway and Sweden were celebrating a royal wedding between a future Norwegian king and his Swedish princess bride. This is yet another Wedding Tiara Wednesday article without a bridal tiara—well, sort of, anyway. Crown Princess Märtha received and wore a special tiara during her wedding celebrations, one still being worn for gala events in Oslo today.
Happy Birthday to Princess Claire, daughter-in-law of the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg! We’re joining in the celebrations with a look at one of her sparkling National Day tiara appearances.
Last week, the royal ladies of Belgium made a poignant visit to Egypt, walking in the footsteps of ancestors who had made the same journey a century before. Here’s a closer look at the jewels worn by Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth during their three-day trip.