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Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World

Gala Jewels: Princess Märtha Louise of Norway

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Happy birthday to Princess Märtha Louise of Norway! Let’s celebrate by looking at some of her bejeweled gala appearances, shall we?

1995: Wedding of Prince Joachim of Denmark

1996: 50th Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

1996: 50th Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

1997: 60th Birthday of King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway

1997: 60th Birthday of King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway

1997: Pre-Wedding Gala for Infanta Cristina of Spain

2000: 60th Birthday of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

2000: 60th Birthday of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

2001: Pre-Wedding Gala for Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands

2001: State Banquet in Oslo

2001: Pre-Wedding Gala for Crown Prince Haakon of Norway

2001: Wedding of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway

2002: Pre-Wedding Gala for Prince (now King) Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands

2002: Pre-Wedding Gala

2002: Wedding to Ari Behn

2004: Pre-Wedding Gala for Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark

2004: Wedding of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark

2004: Pre-Wedding Gala for Prince (now King) Felipe of Spain

2005: Swedish Royal Visit to Norway

2006: Centennial of the Coronation of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud

2007: 70th Birthday of King Harald V of Norway

2007: 70th Birthday of King Harald V of Norway

2008: Wedding of Prince Joachim of Denmark

2010: State Visit from the Netherlands

2010: Pre-Wedding Party for Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

2010: Pre-Wedding Concert for Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

2010: Wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

2011: 40th Birthday of Princess (now Queen) Maxima of the Netherlands

2011: 10th Wedding Anniversary of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway

2012: British Royal Visit to Norway

2012: Pre-Wedding Gala for Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg

2013: Pre-Wedding Gala for Princess Madeleine of Sweden

2013: Wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden

2015: Wedding of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden

Jewels on Film: Outtakes from the Royal Opera Gala (1953)

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British Pathe’s YouTube channel is a veritable treasure trove of royal jewel clips, including this outtake footage from their film about the gala at the opera held the night before Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. This footage features bonus angles and perspectives on the array of jewels worn, including both very familiar pieces and lesser-known aristocratic jewels. Enjoy!