Lady Gabriella Kingston
UK
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
Queen Mary’s Emerald and Sapphire Flower Brooch
Just days after debuting the Queen’s Cartier Gold and Sapphire Flower Brooches for the Royal Maundy Service at Worcester Cathedral, Queen Camilla has brought out a another royal heirloom for the Easter Sunday Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle; Queen Mary’s Emerald and Sapphire Flower Brooch!
Easter at Windsor Castle
King Charles III and Queen Camilla led members of the Royal Family at the annual Easter Sunday Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on March 31st, while the King is recovering from cancer. Earlier this week, Queen Camilla represented King Charles III, the Head of the Church of England, to present Maundy Money to 75 men and 75 women pensioners during the Royal Maundy Service at Worcester Cathedral.
Queen Mother’s Pearl Sautoir
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, who died on this day in 2002! The Scottish Aristocrat who unexpectedly became the popular wartime Queen and then the beloved Queen Mother for half a century, we have featured many of her jewels over the years and to mark the day today, we are featuring the Queen Mother’s Pearl Sautoir!
Queen’s Cartier Gold and Sapphire Flower Brooches
Yesterday, Queen Camilla debuted a a pair of heirloom Cartier Gold and Sapphire Flower Brooches from the collection of the late Queen Elizabeth II as she represented the King at the Royal Maundy Service at Worcester Cathedral.