The Queen has access to countless impressive tiaras, many that we know of and more that we don’t. However, one of her most worn and most beloved tiaras is “Granny’s Tiara”, also known as Queen...
The world’s most photographed woman had an incredible family collection and the aptitude for telling stories through her accessories. Here are 25 of the most impressive pieces.
Queen Elizabeth II's jewelry collection contains some impressive heirloom pieces set with rubies, as well as more modern ruby jewels. Today's suite, the Qatari Rubies, definitely falls into the latter category. The set arrived in
This year marks the Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee celebration. But what's a diamond jubilee without diamonds? I have always admired...
In November 1952, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom arrived at the London Palladium with the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Margaret for the first Royal Variety Performance of her reign. For the occasion,
Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images We've almost reached the top of our countdown of the best royal jewels of the year! #2: The Queen's Emeralds Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images When the Queen
The Crown is named for one of the most significant, and showiest of the trappings of royalty, the headwear worn by the monarch and other female members of the royal family. Throughout the series, the Queen, Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother are seen wearing a range of tiaras and diadems on formal occasions. Some are reproductions of real tiaras owned by the Queen or the state; others are similar to real ones. The Queen inherited a sizable collection of crowns, tiaras and diadems when she as
Making A Royal Order shares the history and how to create a decoration conferred by the head of a royal family to their female relations.
The Williamson Pink Diamond Brooch contains the massive pink diamond, a wedding gift from a Canadian Millionaire, which became an iconic Jewel of the late Queen
LEWIS WHYLD/AFP via Getty ImagesLast week we talked about a petite brooch from the Queen's jewelry box. Today, we've got a closer look at one of the biggest of all: the Queen Mother's Cartier Lily
The first official gala portraits of Queen Mary and King Frederik have been released...and they mark a royal first for Her Majesty!
From Cecil Beaton to Annie Leibovitz, Laura Jacobs studies the works that have captured the likeness of her Royal Highness, one of the most photographed women in history.
As the world mourns the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, we revisit her most spectacular jewels, crowns and tiaras
King Baudouin gave his wife, queen Fabiola, a jewellery set consisting of earrings, a bracelet and a necklace when they travelled through Tunesia. The jewels contain diamonds, rubies and green cabochon cut gemstones. These green stones could be emeralds, tanzanites, tourmalines or agates. In 2012 princess Mathilde was first seen wearing the earrings of the parure, at the enthronement party of king Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. In 2015 she wore the earrings and a matching bracelet during a state visit to Poland. It is not the same as Fabiola's.
Queen Mathilde’s Diamond Laurel Wreath Tiara was the Belgian Nobility’s versatile wedding gift to the Aristocrat who married the future Belgian King, which remains frequently worn over two decades later
On Tuesday, the Queen received a special gift from the Archbishop of Canterbury—and wore one of her most special brooches for the presentation! The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, made a visit to Windsor Castle
Chris Jackson/Getty Images Recently, Dutch royal jewelry historian Erik Schoonhoven published a new article on the history of one of the most recognizable British royal brooches: Prince Albert's Brooch. Chris Jackson/Getty Images Erik's article highlights
The monarch’s funeral was attended by an estimated 2,000 guests, including world leaders and heads of state, according to the BBC. After the state funeral, the coffin was taken to Windsor Castle, England for a committal service, followed by a private family ceremony. The Queen, who died on September 8 at the age of 96, was buried alongside her late husband Prince Philip and her parents, King George VI and the Queen Mother.
As we share our memories of the late Queen Elizabeth II, which ten jewels from crowns to tiaras and brooches are most closely connected to her reign?
Last week, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians made an official visit to the Middle East, making stops in Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Today, I've got a rundown of the lovely
Take a look back at Queen Elizabeth's life, from toddler to crown.
there are few people in the civilized world who don't have a mental and/or emotional attachment to her and her place in our world. Continue reading →
New Zealand's Diamond Jubilee portrait of the Queen has been released. A fringe fiesta! This is the first time we've seen Her Majesty ...
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Today was supposed to be the first day of a state visit by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians to Italy. But because of pandemic concerns, the state visit has been postponed for
The royal jewels sold for £7,000 more than the estimate at Bloomfield Auctions in Belfast. The letter from the late Queen, suggested Lord Plunkett would be 'thankful' for leaving Palestine, inset.
As Australia prepares for the arrival of Prince Charles and Camilla on the latest royal tour, a new book on decades of royal tours of Australia reveals the fashion hits - and the Queen's rules and tips for dressing as a royal.
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A busy royal week for King Charles and Queen Camilla continued on Wednesday with the State Opening of Parliament, and both wore plenty of sparkling jewels for the occasion. King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Queen Camilla already had an impressive collection of jewels at her disposal before her husband's accession, and though that collection will surely grow in the coming years and months, I expect we'll continue to see
Painted as an interloper in the wake of Prince Charles and Diana’s divorce, Camilla Parker Bowles underwent an image overhaul before her 2005 wedding. In an adaptation from her book The Duchess, Penny Junor documents Parker Bowles’s road to the aisle.
A look at the ceremonial events surrounding the Queen's lying-in-state, ahead of her state funeral on Monday.
Our rainbow-themed journey through the Queen's wardrobe continues today with a sparkling orange evening gown—and the spectacular sapphires and diamonds she wore with it! In October 1989, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh made
