Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Not long before their 2011 wedding in Monaco, Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock made a glittering gala appearance in France. For amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS Gala, held during the Cannes Film Festival ten years ago today, the couple looked every inch the descendants of classic Hollywood.
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has access to the incredible jewelry collection owned by the Dutch royal family, but she also owns pieces of jewelry personally. That personal collection includes today’s jewels, Maxima’s convertible diamond and emerald earrings.
Ten years ago today, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom arrived at a state dinner held during a momentous diplomatic occasion: the first visit of a reigning British monarch to Ireland in a century. Here’s a closer look at the jewels (and the symbol-packed dress!) that the Queen wore for the dinner at Dublin Castle.