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The stunning aquamarine and diamond diadem of Sweden’s royal family is an unusual jewel and it has a rather poignant history to go with it. But it’s become most famous in recent years as the tiara that a popular princess wore to create a modern day fairytale.Princess Madeleine has a soft spot for the aquamarine tiara held in her family vaults. She’s worn it several times at the Nobel…

The Empress of Japan wore one of the most famous jewels belonging to the Imperial Royal Family when she was guest of honour at a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace.Empress Masako wore the Imperial Chrysanthemum Tiara and her choice was historic.[getty src=”2158676158″ width=”396″ height=”594″ tld=”com”]It’s an all diamond tiara and…

The Duchess of Gloucester has a jewellery collection to rival some of those held by royal dynasties in Europe. Some of her pieces come from Queen Mary thanks to the current duke’s mother and her mother-in-law, Princess Alice. But one tiara in particular has a different origin, coming from a lesser-known branch of Queen Victoria’s family tree. It’s known as the Cartier India…

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume married Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy on 19 and 20 October 2012 in Luxembourg City. Not only was it an important event in Luxembourg, but it also marked the last wedding of the current generation of heir apparents. As Grand Duke Henri announces plans to make Guillaume the Lieutenant-Representant, the first move towards an abdication, the wedding is now that of a…