Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
With the recent premiere of the new Julian Fellowes series in America, everyone’s talking about the Gilded Age. Our series of articles on the jewels of the era continues today with a look at a spectacular tiara that was worn by two American-born Duchesses of Manchester.
This weekend, the Queen delivered a powerful message about the central part that a supportive and dedicated consort plays in a successful reign. With that in mind, we’re devoting this week’s Sparkling Spotlight posts to tiaras worn by Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother, during the reign of her husband, King George VI.
This weekend, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom celebrated a momentous milestone: the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Over the past few days, the palace has treated us to several glimpses of the Queen celebrating the moment, including appearances from three sets of royal brooches. All of the jewels have a link to the fascinating history of the Queen’s seven decades on the throne.