Forty-five years ago today, newspapers around the globe featured stories about a rather remarkable royal wedding that took place the day before. Rather than a young couple just starting out, the prince and princess marrying in this wedding had been partnered for more than three decades. Today, we’re sharing the love story of Bertil and Lilian, who delayed their marriage for a quarter of a century to help ensure the stability of the monarchy in Sweden.
Stupendous Sapphires and Diamonds for Crown Princess Victoria
Ten years ago, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden arrived for the Nobel Prize celebrations in Stockholm wearing a sparkling diamond tiara—and some very important royal sapphires!
Queen Maxima’s Moonstone and Blue Gem Suite
As a December baby (who celebrated her birthday yesterday, actually!), I’m a big fan of my light blue birthstones, the vibrant blue topaz (or zircon) and the dreamy purple-hued tanzanite. Today, I’m spotlighting a suite of royal jewels that many believe incorporates tanzanites in its design: Queen Maxima’s lovely blue gem and moonstone necklace and its coordinating earrings.
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