Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Seventy years ago today, Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom became Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom overnight. As the Queen marks her Accession Day, I’ve got the story behind the brooch she wore in the instantly recognizable photographs of the moment she arrived back in Britain as its monarch for the first time.
Surprise! In honor of the Queen’s major milestone achievement this weekend—70 years on the British throne—we’re continuing our bejeweled survey of her dazzling decades this weekend with bonus Sparkling Spotlight posts. Today, we’ve arrived in the 2000s, with a grand appearance of the Queen’s Brazilian Aquamarines.
Today, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark celebrates her 50th birthday. Originally, a gala banquet was scheduled to take place last night to mark the occasion, but unfortunately, it was canceled. But the royals have still made several appearances connected with Mary’s milestone birthday, and we’ve gotten to see a few lovely jewels in the process. Here’s a look at a few highlights.