Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
How exciting is this: we’ve got a tiara sighting at a state banquet! King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are currently on a state visit to Germany, and Maxima has pulled out all the stops with her heirloom jewels for the trip. Here’s a rundown of all the jewels we saw during the first two days of the visit.
July is the month of the regal ruby, and one of the most celebrated suites of royal jewels featuring the gemstone comes from Denmark. Today, here’s a closer look at the way Crown Princess Mary styled the Danish Ruby Parure for her brother-in-law’s wedding in 2008.
On this day in 1893, royal history was made when the Duke of York married Princess May of Teck in London. The couple, who would go on to reign as King George V and Queen Mary of the United Kingdom, were in many ways the founders of the modern royal family. Here’s a closer look at the jewels worn by Princess May on her wedding day, 128 years ago today.