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!
On The Tiarapedia: September 12-18
On The Tiarapedia…
Saturday, September 12: Princess Benedikte’s Floral Birthday Tiara
Sunday, September 13: Crown Princess Märtha’s Diamond Bandeau
Monday, September 14: The Dutch Ears of Wheat Tiara
Tuesday, September 15: The Spanish Fleur-de-Lis Tiara
Wednesday, September 16: Princess Thyra’s Sapphire Tiara
Thursday, September 17: The King Luis Diamond Tiara
Friday, September 18: The Napoleonic Amethyst Tiara
Vintage Royals: Anne and Lilian
December 1960: Queen Anne of Romania (wearing the Greek Key Tiara) and Princess Lilian of Belgium attend a gala the night before the wedding of King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium. King Michael of Romania and King Simeon of Bulgaria follow behind. Today, Queen Anne celebrates her 92nd birthday