Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Almost a century ago this week, the people of Norway and Sweden were celebrating a royal wedding between a future Norwegian king and his Swedish princess bride. This is yet another Wedding Tiara Wednesday article without a bridal tiara—well, sort of, anyway. Crown Princess Märtha received and wore a special tiara during her wedding celebrations, one still being worn for gala events in Oslo today.
This week’s Tiara Thursday post introduces a new feature on the website! The Bejeweled Battle is a contest that asks a simple royal jewelry question: which royal lady wore it better? We’re kicking things off with a set of modern diamonds and amethysts, worn by two Norwegian princesses for royal weddings in Sweden.
Princess Astrid, the vibrant older sister of the King of Norway, celebrates her 91st birthday today. To join in the festivities, we’ve got a look today at one of her most interesting tiaras: a double aigrette that has been in the royal family’s collection for more than a century.