October 24TH 2012 to February 17th 2013
in attendance for
“Princess Grace Jewels” Display
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain
Alongside the famous items that once belonged to legendary clients, visitors will discover the Garland-style tiara given to Queen Victoria Eugenia by King Alfonso XIII in 1920; an exceptional loan – made possible by the royal family – of this jewellery piece worn by Queen Sofia during official events.
The inauguration gala dinner, organized under the honorable presidency of HRH the Infanta Dª Pilar de Borbón, counted with the presence of numerous guests, among them, the inauguration hosts were the Baroness Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza and the President of Cartier International, Bernard Fornas.
(L-R) Charlotte Casiraghi, Bernard Fornas, SAR Infanta Pilar de Borbon, Baronesa Thyssen Bornemisza. PHOTO by: Brian Hallet
Several international personalities played a part in this exclusive opening gala, such as Charlotte Casiraghi, Cartier special guest due to the exhibition of the Princess Grace jewels lent by The Monaco Palace, as well as the Former President of the French Republic, Mr. Valéry Giscard d’Estaing.
Estrella Morente PHOTO by: Brian Hallet
