This weekend, Queen Camilla stepped out at Ascot in an Edwardian-era royal brooch—just the latest in a series of jewels she’s worn recently from the decadent period of royal history.
Queen Camilla’s Elegant Edwardian Royal Jewels
Glamorous Tiaras for Luxembourg’s Future Grand Duchess Stephanie
Today in Luxembourg, Princess Stéphanie celebrates her last birthday as the country’s Hereditary Grand Duchess. In October, her husband will become Grand Duke, and she will likely gain access to an exclusive collection of jewels—including two family tiaras she has not yet worn.
Did Anna Wintour Wear Queen Mary’s Amethysts at Buckingham Palace?
February is the month of amethysts, and there have been a few notes in my inbox recently asking about a necklace worn by Anna Wintour at Buckingham Palace. Is it the same one that was once worn by Queen Mary? The short answer is no—but I’ll give a longer explanation in today’s article, just for fun.
Bonus Reading: The Royal Jewels of the Court of Queen Maria Cristina
Today’s royal history tale at Hidden Gems focuses on the Connaught family’s visit to Spain in 1905, which did not, surprisingly, include a meeting between the princesses and the eligible King. As bonus reading today, we’ve got a look at the royal jewels worn at the Spanish court during this period, which was marked by the influence of the monarch’s powerful mother, Queen Maria Cristina.
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