Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
In 1947, just before Princess Elizabeth announced her engagement to Prince Philip, the royal family embarked on a lengthy tour of southern Africa, visiting South Africa, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), and Bechuanaland (Botswana). In Cape Town, Queen Elizabeth wore a magnificent royal tiara for the first and only time.
Last week, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians made an official visit to the Middle East, making stops in Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Today, I’ve got a rundown of the lovely jewels that Mathilde wore for the multi-day visit.
Our tribute to the tiaras of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother continues today with a look at a rare outing from a necklace-turned-tiara. Here’s a closer look at Elizabeth wearing the Teck Hoop Necklace Tiara just after the end of World War II.