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Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World

In April 1964, Europe watched one of the most fraught royal weddings in decades take place in Rome. Today, we’ve got a closer look at the wedding tiara worn by Princess Irene of the Netherlands—and at the reasons that her royal wedding was so very controversial.

In the spring of 1961, the Dutch royal family welcomed the President of Austria to the Netherlands for a state visit. During the trip, the Dutch princesses brought out a whole lot of sparkle. Today, our Sparkling Spotlight shines on aquamarine jewels worn by Princess Irene during the visit.