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This Week in Royal Jewels: February 22-28

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February 22-28, 2019
We’re closing out the month with a huge royal jewel roundup! Don’t forget to vote for your favorites in the poll below!
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25. Queen Maxima of the Netherlands wore gold earrings on Monday for a photo session during the royal family’s winter holiday in Lech, Austria.

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24. On Thursday, Queen Letizia of Spain wore bezel-set diamond earrings to attend the opening of the Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid.
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23. Sparkling stud earrings and stacked bracelets accompanied Infanta Elena of Spain to a Reina Sofia Foundation devoted to Alzheimer’s research on Tuesday.
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22. For a visit to a primary school in Mechelen on Tuesday, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians wore a pair of eye-catching black earrings.
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21. In Rabat, the Duchess of Sussex wore gold-plated statement earrings from Bijoux as she toured a market on Monday. (Much more over here!)
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20. Bold floral earrings were Mathilde’s choice for an awards ceremony recognizing female entrepreneurs in Brussels on Wednesday.
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19. Queen Rania of Jordan chose interesting earrings in a shade of pink for a private audience with Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
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18. Diamond-studded feather climber earrings adorned Letizia as she attended the ceremony of the delivery of the National Flag to the Parachutists of the ‘Napoles’ Infantry Cavalry Regiment Number 4 in Paracuellos de Jarama on Saturday.
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17. Alessandra of Hanover wore a pair of sparkling gemstone drop earrings on Thursday in Madrid for a reception hosted by the President of Peru.
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16. Elaborate diamond stud earrings sparkled on Princess Charlene of Monaco during the inauguration of the new One Monte-Carlo luxury complex on Friday.
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15. Meghan chose her diamond wedding earrings for a meeting with King Mohammed VI of Morocco in Rabat on Monday. (Much more over here!)
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14. Two of the king’s sisters, Princess Lalla Hasna and Princess Lalla Meryem, wore gorgeous earrings for the audience with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Monday.
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13. Mathilde wore gorgeous earrings with pale pink cabochon stones on Monday for a conference on climate change in Brussels.
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12. Letizia chose her diamond and ruby cabochon drop earrings to welcome President Martin Alberto Vizcarra of Peru to Madrid on Wednesday.
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11. The Duchess of Cambridge (or, more accurately, Lady Carrickfergus) wore her classic diamond and sapphire cluster drop earrings during a walkabout in Ballymena, Northern Ireland on Thursday.
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10. Kate debuted new pieces from Kiki McDonough — a yellow gold pendant necklace and matching earrings set with diamonds and green amethysts — for a visit to the Empire Music Hall in Belfast on Wednesday.
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9. On Tuesday, Queen Sofia of Spain wore multi-colored pearls for a Reina Sofia Foundation devoted to Alzheimer’s research.
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8. Crown Princess Masako, who will soon become Empress of Japan, wore pearls to celebrate the jubilee of her parents-in-law on Sunday in Tokyo. (More here!)
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7. Empress Michiko of Japan wore lovely pearls to receive jubilee greetings from Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako at the Imperial Palace on Sunday. (More here!)
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6. On Sunday, Michiko also wore pearls and a gorgeous diamond brooch for a jubilee celebration at the National Theatre. (Much more over here!)
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5. Meghan selected her Snowflake Snowstorm diamond earrings from Birks for a reception at the home of the British ambassador in Morocco on Sunday. (More here!)
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4. On Thursday, the Princess Royal wore pearl earrings, a gold and diamond necklace, and a fascinating brooch for an audience with King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan in London.
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3. To celebrate the Royal Army Chaplains Department on Friday, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom wore the gorgeous Carrington Feather Brooch. (More here!)
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2. For Thursday’s audience with King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan, Queen Elizabeth II reached for one of her most important jewels: the Cullinan V Brooch.
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1. Queen Letizia dripped in diamonds during the Peruvian state banquet in Madrid on Wednesday, including the Spanish Floral Tiara, her diamond wedding earrings, and one of the joyas de pasar diamond bracelets.

Meghan’s Moroccan Tour Jewels

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wrapped up their official visit to Morocco on Monday, and we’ve got a roundup today of all the jewels she wore during the trip!

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Harry and Meghan arrived on Saturday evening at the airport in Casablanca, where they were greeted by the British ambassador.

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Meghan chose a red ensemble by Valentino for her arrival, accessorizing with petite diamond and yellow gold earrings from Natalie Marie. She previously wore the pair during the tour of Australia.

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We also caught a glimpse of her wedding and engagement rings on her arrival, which she wore along with a slim golden ring on her left thumb.

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On Sunday morning, the couple visited the ‘Education For All’ boarding house for girls in Asni, which ensures that girls from rural communities in the High Atlas Mountain regions have access to secondary education.

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During the visit, Meghan participated in a traditional henna ceremony to mark the seventh month of her pregnancy.

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With her more casual ensemble for Monday’s daytime engagements, Meghan wore a pair of gold stud earrings that were given to her in New Zealand by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

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Close-ups following the henna ceremony also gave us some great views of Meghan’s rings.

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Harry and Meghan attended a reception at the residence of the British ambassador in Rabat on Sunday evening.

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She reached for a familiar pair of earrings from her jewelry box for the reception: the Snowflake Snowstorm diamond earrings from Birks.

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The embellished sleeves of her Dior gown also provided a bit more subtle sparkle, as did the crystal-studded bee on her Dior clutch.

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On Monday morning, the Sussexes made a stop at the Moroccan Royal Federation of Equestrian Sports in Rabat.

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They also visited the Villa des Ambassadors in Rabat, where they greeted local children and viewed a cooking demonstration.

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At the site, Meghan, Harry, and a group of children from under-privileged backgrounds learned traditional Moroccan recipes from one of Morocco’s foremost chefs, Chef Moha Fedal. He and Meghan also swapped cookbooks; he gave her one of his own books, and she presented him with a copy of Together: Our Community Cookbook.

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The day’s engagements gave us another look at a recently-worn pair of earrings: the golden bar earrings from Ecksand, which feature a twisted, rope-like design. We previously saw her wear the earrings for a visit to the National Theatre in January.

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On this occasion, Meghan wore the earrings vertically, a change from their last outing.

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On her right hand, Meghan also sported another gold ring. It’s reportedly the Karen Walker Runway Ring, previously worn during the tour of Australia.

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Monday’s afternoon schedule included visits to other sites in Rabat, including the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Andalusian Gardens. Meghan changed outfits and jewelry for these outings.

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Her show-stopping statement earrings are the Onde Gourmette gold-plated brass earrings from Bijoux.

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Here’s another view of the earrings, which are fairly affordable, retailing for around $200.

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Meghan also added another accessory during her tour of the market, when a vendor offered her a necklace.

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The long necklace features a carved cedar wood pendant.

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The visit wrapped up on Monday evening with a trip to the residence of King Mohammed VI of Morocco in Rabat.

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Meghan wore a very familiar pair of earrings for the couple’s audience with the monarch: her diamond stud earrings from Cartier, which she wore on her wedding day. She paired the earrings with a gown from Carolina Herrera.

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Several other members of the Moroccan royal family were present for the audience, including two of the king’s sisters, Princess Lalla Meryem and Princess Lalla Hasna; his brother, Prince Moulay Rachid. His fifteen-year-old son and heir, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, was also in attendance.

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As was the case during the recent Spanish visit, one member of the Moroccan royal family continued to be noticeably absent: Princess Lalla Salma, wife of the king and mother of the crown prince. There have been rumors for more than a year that Mohammed and Salma have divorced, but the court has refused to confirm or deny them. British royal reporters inquired after Salma during this official visit, and Emily Andrews reported that they were told that “it is understood” that Salma is currently at her home on the Greek island of Kea with the couple’s eleven-year-old daughter, Princess Lalla Khadija.

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And that’s a wrap for our coverage of the jewels worn on this particular royal visit. Which pieces were your favorites?

This Week in Royal Jewels: February 8-14

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February 8-14, 2019
We’ve got another jam-packed royal jewel roundup for you this week — don’t forget to vote for your favorites in the poll below!
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20. For a gala performance at the Natural History Museum in London on Tuesday, the Duchess of Sussex wore her teeny diamond-set clover earrings.

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19. Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands wore dark, dramatic beaded earrings on Friday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Amsterdam Public Library.
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18. Floral statement earrings accompanied Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during a visit to Amman on Monday.
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17. The Duchess of Cambridge wore her morganite drops from Kiki McDonough for Wednesday’s Mental Health In Education conference in London.
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16. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom wore her signature pearl earrings and necklace — but no brooch — for her train journey back to London on Monday.
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15. The Duchess of Cornwall, who is President of the Royal Osteoporosis Society, wore pearls and a brooch designed to represent the organization’s logo on Wednesday for the official launch of the Royal Osteoporosis Society at the Science Museum in London.
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14. To welcome King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain to Rabat on Wednesday, Princess Lalla Khadija of Morocco wore a diamond necklace and earrings — despite the fact that she’s only eleven years old!
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13. Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco wore chic black pearl earrings to accompany Queen Letizia to the “Escuela de la Segunda Oportunidad” center in Rabat on Thursday.
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12. Late last Thursday, Queen Silvia of Sweden wore sparkling gem-set earrings for a dinner celebrating the 20th anniversary of the World Childhood Foundation. (More over here!)
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11. For the Childhood anniversary dinner in Stockholm, Princess Madeleine of Sweden wore glittering diamond and pearl drop earrings. (More over here!)
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10. Queen Letizia of Spain wore her bezel-set diamond and pearl drop earrings on Thursday during the second day of her visit to Morocco.
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9. Camilla wore her pearl choker with the amethyst and diamond clasp on Thursday for a reception for The London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children at Buckingham Palace.
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8. At the Victoria and Albert Museum on Wednesday, Kate wore her large diamond and morganite earrings from Kiki McDonough for a 100 Women in Finance gala dinner. (More over here!)
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7. Maxima chose her statement earrings set with diamonds and pink gems for a meeting with Jordan’s prime minister on Tuesday.
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6. Queen Mathilde of the Belgians chose diamond and emerald earrings in Brussels on Tuesday at the Belgian Royal Academy of Medicine. (More over here!)
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5. Letizia wore her elaborate diamond drop earrings on Wednesday for her official arrival in Rabat.
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4. On Sunday, Kate wore diamond and pearl earrings from the collection of the late Diana, Princess of Wales for the BAFTAs in London. (Much more over here!)
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3. For audiences at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, Queen Elizabeth II wore her pink gemstone cluster brooch.
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2. Queen Elizabeth II chose Queen Mary’s Russian Brooch to mark the centenary of GCHQ, the UK’s Intelligence, Security and Cyber Agency, at Watergate House in London on Thursday. (More on the brooch here!)
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1. My top vote of the week goes to the magnificent diamond earrings from the joyas de pasar, worn by Queen Letizia for a gala dinner in Morocco on Wednesday. (More on the joyas over here!)