Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III will soon return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his cancer diagnosis on February. Continue reading
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Princess Mary’s Diamond Chain
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, who was born on this day in 1897! The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary who married into the prominent Aristocratic Family, Princess Mary had an enormous jewellery collection, most of which has been sold in the years since her passing, which including this striking Diamond Chain!
Duchess of Windsor’s Cartier Ruby Bangle
Today mark the Anniversary of the Death of Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, who died on this day in 1986! The twice-divorced American for whom a King gave up his Throne, the Duchess possessed a massive jewellery collection of sumptuous modern pieces, which included this Cartier Ruby Bangle!
Londonderry Tiara
Today marks the 65th Anniversary of the Death of Edith, Marchioness of Londonderry, who passed away on this day in 1959! The influential aristocratic Society Hostess who was the first woman to be appointed to be a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Military Division, the Marchioness of Londonderry was often seen in the spectacular Londonderry Jewels, the highlight of which is the Londonderry Tiara!
Lady Gabriella Kingston
Godman Emerald Necklace
Today marks the anniversary of the Birth of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was born on this in 1926! The oldest and longest reigning British Monarch had one of, if not the, largest jewellery collections, and today’s piece is one that had been in her jewellery box for over five decades, the Queen’s Godman Emerald Necklace!
Mountbatten Aquamarine Suite
Happy Birthday to Lady Pamela Hicks, who turns 95 today! The younger daughter of Earl Mountbatten, first cousin of the Duke of Edinburgh and the late Queen’s bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting, who married a influential interior designer, Lady Pamela has had a fascinating life, and after featuring the Pearl and Diamond Tiara she reportedly still owns as well as the Mountbatten Tiara and the Mountbatten Art Deco Diamond Necklace, which she doesn’t, today we are taking a look at another lovely jewel: the Mountbatten Aquamarine Suite!
Devonshire Diamond Rivière
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Devonshire, who turns 80 today! The aristocrat married into the illustrious Cavendish family, who is the chatelaine of Chatsworth and a patron of contemporary art and sculpture, the Duchess has worn several of the family heirlooms, the most prominent of which is the Devonshire Diamond Rivière!
Sotheby’s Property of the Marquess of Anglesey | 11 April 2024
A Gold Tiara, Royal Gifts, Egyptian Antiques and Edwardian Heirlooms are among the Property of the Marquess of Anglesey from the Private Apartment at Plas Newydd on Auction at the Sotheby’s Classic Design Sale in London today!
Entente Cordiale 120th Anniversary Parade at Buckingham Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, on behalf of King Charles III, accompanied by the UK Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Patrick Sanders, French Chief of the Army Staff, General Pierre Schill and the French Ambassador to the UK, Her Excellency Hélène Duchêne, to attend a parade to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace. King Charles III and Queen Camilla went on a State Visit to France last year. Continue reading
