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Jewels of Monaco’s National Day 2020

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On Thursday, the Grimaldis of Monaco gathered to celebrate the principality’s national holiday, and understated, elegant jewels were on show for the occasion.

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The day of celebrations began with a traditional mass at the cathedral in Monaco. Changes to the usual festivities have been made this year as part of continuing pandemic precautions, including reducing the number of guests in the church and requiring face coverings.
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Several members of the princely family attended the mass, led by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene.
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Princess Charlene wore classic diamond and pearl drop earrings for the morning’s events, as well as an additional diamond stud earring.
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She wore sheer black gloves, with a modern pearl ring visible on her right hand.
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Back at the Palais Princier, the annual parade was canceled, but the family still made an appearance outside before gathered police and military personnel, as well as representatives of organizations like the Red Cross.
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The littlest Grimaldis, Princess Gabriella and Hereditary Prince Jacques, appeared outside the palace with their parents.
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Jacques, who is the heir to the throne of Monaco, even gave a smart salute in his little miniature uniform.
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Princess Caroline, elder sister of Prince Albert II, made an appearance in elegant pearl drop earrings. Love the way she’s letting her silver hair grow in — very distinguished!
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Here’s a closer look at the earrings, which have an interesting stud portion. (You’ll also spot the patriotic symbol on her mask — most of the members of the family wore masks with special Monegasque symbols for the occasion.)
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There were some notable absences from this year’s celebrations — Princess Stephanie, Charlotte Casiraghi, Pauline Ducruet, Camille Gottlieb — but many of the members of the extended Grimaldi clan were on hand for the holiday.
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Andrea Casiraghi’s wife, Tatiana Santo Domingo, wore several earrings, including a pair of pave-set hoops.
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She also pinned a vintage-looking diamond brooch to the lapel of her coat.
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Pierre Casiraghi attended with his wife, Beatrice Borromeo, and their sons, Stefano and Francesco.
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Beatrice accessorized with a bangle bracelet and a modern pair of earrings.
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Princess Alexandra of Hanover, Princess Caroline’s younger daughter, was ultra elegant in minimal jewelry for the celebrations.
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Princess Stephanie’s branch of the family was represented by her son, Louis Ducruet, and his wife, Marie Chevallier.
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You’ll be able to spot a few more family members from Princess Antoinette’s branch of the Grimaldis in the second row as well. Behind Pierre Casiraghi, you’ll see Jean-Léonard Taubert-Natta de Massy and Mélanie-Antoinette Costello de Massy, the son and daughter of the late Elisabeth-Anne de Massy (daughter of Princess Antoinette).
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And behind Princess Alexandra, you’ll see Sébastien Knecht de Massy with his wife, Donatella, and their daughters. He is the only son of the late Christine Alix de Massy (also a daughter of Princess Antoinette). Interestingly, Sébastien is also a descendant of the Kelly family; his father, Charles Knecht, was a great-nephew of John B. Kelly, Sr. (father of Princess Grace).

National Day Jewels in Belgium

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This week, the Belgian royal family celebrated the country’s National Day — and wore some interesting pieces of jewelry along the way!

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On July 15, the celebrations began with a concert at the Bozar Palace of Fine Arts in Brussels.

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Queen Mathilde has been the first royal to really embrace the “masks as fashion” philosophy. She continued that trend at the concert, coordinating her mask with her bright pink gown.

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The royal family removed their masks briefly for a (socially distanced) formal photograph before the concert. Here’s a closer look at Mathilde’s jewelry — a coordinated set of beaded earrings and a necklace — from that photo opportunity.

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Prince Laurent, Prince Lorenz, and Princess Astrid also attended the concert. Here’s Astrid’s Gucci ensemble and sparkling pendant drop earrings from the formal photo moment.

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Belgium’s National Day is celebrated every year on July 21, the anniversary of the day when King Leopold I took the oath and became the first monarch of the new independent country. On Tuesday, the royal family began their observance of the day by attending a Te Deum service at the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula in Brussels. This year, the service began with three minutes of silence and the coordinated ringing of bells across the country in memory of those who have lost their lives to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Those gathered inside the cathedral for the service included King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, and their four children: Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant; Prince Gabriel; Prince Emmanuel; and Princess Eleonore. Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes was also in attendance.

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Queen Mathilde chose a navy dress with a lace-like ivory pattern for the church service.

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She paired the dress with a large hat by Fabienne Delvigne and a coordinating mask. She also wore a pair of her signature gold earrings.

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Princess Elisabeth wore a summery floral dress for the service that featured bright pops of orange.

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Like her mother’s hat, her headpiece was made by Fabienne Delvigne. Also like Mathilde, Elisabeth wore a pair of bright yellow gold earrings. Elisabeth’s feature a rosette-style design. (Thanks to Wim Dehandschutter for helping identify some of the details!)

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Later in the day on Tuesday, the royals gathered again for the annual National Day Parade, held outside the Royal Palace in Brussels.

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Queen Mathilde changed into a second outfit for the parade: a bright floral dress (and mask!) by Dries Van Noten and another Fabienne Delvigne hat. She also wore a pair of lovely earrings with pale pink gemstone drops.

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Princess Elisabeth wore the same dress and headpiece but changed out her earrings, swapping them for a different pair of gold button-style earrings. (Also note her carefully coordinated mask! Lovely!)

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Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, and Prince Laurent were all on hand for the parade as well. Here’s a look at Astrid, who wore diamond and pearl drop earrings for the occasion.

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Which jewels were your favorites from this year’s National Day celebrations?

Jewels of Monaco’s National Day 2019

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Monaco celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a day full of festivities, and we’ve got a look at all the Grimaldi jewels on display!

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The daytime celebrations included a mass at Monaco’s cathedral, attended by the senior members of the princely family.

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Princess Charlene was elegant in white, accessorized with climber-style earrings and the ribbon of the Order of Saint-Charles.

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With thanks to the Royal Couturier, the earrings are by Repossi, made of yellow diamonds set in white gold.

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She also wore an unusual modern ring on her left hand.

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Princess Caroline reached for a vintage suite of gold and diamond jewelry that belonged to her mother, the late Princess Grace. (Learn more about the suite here!)

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She also wore the ribbon of the Order of Saint-Charles pinned to her coat.

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Princess Stephanie kept her jewelry minimal but sparkly, wearing two diamond studs in each ear.

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The next generation of the Grimaldis was also on hand for the daytime celebrations.

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The grandchildren of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace who were in attendance — Andrea Casiraghi, Pierre Casiraghi, Alexandra of Hanover, and Louis Ducruet — sat in a prominent position in the cathedral. Tatiana Casiraghi, Beatrice Casiraghi, and Marie Ducruet were seated just behind them.

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The entire family, including the children, also gathered at the steps of the Palais Princier.

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The Grimaldi children, grandchildren, and in-laws were gathered at the top of the elaborately decorated staircase.

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Alexandra of Hanover, the younger daughter of Princess Caroline, wore pearls and rings on both hands, including these stacked rings on her right hand.

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Tatiana Santo Domingo Casiraghi, Caroline’s daughter-in-law, wore classic pearl drops and a silver-toned pin.

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The always glamorous Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi, another daughter-in-law of Princess Caroline, paired green statement earrings with her green plaid coat.

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One of the newest members of the family is Marie Chevallier Ducruet, who married Princess Stephanie’s son, Louis, earlier this year. She wore a pearl necklace with coordinating earrings.

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As always, the highlight of the balcony appearance was the Grimaldi kids.

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Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella dressed in costume for the festivities: a miniature military uniform and a dress and beret in Monaco’s colors.

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Gabriella even waved a patriotic flag as the family greeted the crowds below.

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The twins were also joined by a cousin, Kaia-Rose Wittstock, one of Princess Charlene’s nieces. Kaia-Rose is the daughter of Charlene’s brother, Gareth, and his wife, Roisin.

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Both of Charlene’s brothers joined the family for the celebrations. Gareth (who lives in Monaco) is standing behind Princess Gabriella and Kaia-Rose here, while Sean (who lives in South Africa) stands behind Prince Jacques. You’ll also spot Sean’s wife, Chantell, in the background.

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Five of Princess Caroline’s seven grandchildren were also in attendance. Andrea and Tatiana’s three children, Sacha, India, and Maximilian, were present, as were Pierre and Beatrice’s two sons, Stefano and Francesco. (India, Stefano, and Sacha are standing in the foreground here, while Beatrice [hidden behind Alexandra] holds Francesco, and Andrea holds Maximilian.)

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The Grimaldis also gathered on Tuesday evening for the annual National Day gala at the opera, where they were greeted by Monegasque children charmingly dressed in traditional attire.

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Princess Charlene chose a tuxedo for this year’s gala, and she accessorized with some major jewels.

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Charlene’s gorgeous ruby and diamond earrings echoed Monaco’s national colors — and the red and white sash of the Order of Saint-Charles. She also wore a major ring on her left hand, probably her diamond engagement ring. (Charlene’s ring is something of a chameleon; it has looked quite different in photographs from different angles and occasions, so I’m always nervous to try to identify it. But she has an enormous diamond engagement ring, and this is an enormous diamond ring, so there you go.)

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She also added even more sparkle with a ruby and diamond bracelet on her right wrist.

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Princess Caroline continued the red and white theme in both her dress and her jewels.

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She wore diamond and ruby drop earrings and a lovely diamond station necklace. She also secured the sash of the Order of Saint-Charles with one of her ruby and diamond clip brooches.

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And then there’s the incredible ring on her right hand! Rubies don’t generally come in this size, so I’m guessing it’s another stone — perhaps a spinel? Either way, the stone appears to be in a modern diamond setting.

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One more lady from the extended family also attended the gala: the always-chic Beatrice Borromeo, who wore diamond wreath-style hoops (perhaps Chopard?) and a gold necklace with her outfit for the occasion.