Princess Beatrice and Count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Lord and Lady Dalmeny, and Lord Edward and Lady Alexandra Spencer-Churchill were among the Guests at a spectacular Ball at Blenheim Palace on the evening of March 8th, in aid of children’s charity Starlight.
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Marion, Countess of Harewood, who passed away on this day in 2014! The Austrian Pianist who was married to a King’s grandson and later a scandalous MP, the Countess was never seen wearing the jewels of her mother-in-law, Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, but primarily wore this heirloom Diamond Floral Tiaras!
Last month, the 4th Baron Rothschild passed away at the age of 87. The Head of the British branch of the prominent Rothschild Family, Lord Rothschild owned the spectacular Heirlooms of the Rothschild Family, which are on permanent display in the ‘A Rothschild Treasury’ Exhibition at Waddesdon Manor!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, who was born on this day in 1877! Among the spectacular Wedding Gifts to the Vanderbilt Heiress when she married the Duke of Marlborough was this historic Pearl Necklace, which reportedly belonged to Catherine the Great or Empress Eugenie!
Happy Birthday to Serena, Countess of Snowdon, who turns 54 today! The accomplished Earl’s daughter who married (and divorced) Princess Margaret’s only son and became the late Queen’s beloved niece-in-law, the Countess possesses Princess Margaret’s striking Art Deco Diamond Clips, which originate from Queen Mary!
Sad news! Iona Campbell, the Dowager Duchess of Argyll has passed away at the age of 78. The aristocratic widow of the 12th Duke of Argyll was the chatelaine of Inveraray Castle for almost 30 years and a Patroness of the Royal Caledonian Ball.
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe joined the Greek Royal Family at a Thanksgiving Service for the life of the late King Constantine II of Greece at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on February 27th. King Constantine II passed away in January 2023, and was buried in the Royal Cemetery at Tatoi Palace following a Service at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens. Continue reading
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Nancy, Lady Bagot, who passed away on this day in 2014! The Australian Beauty who met her English Aristocrat aboard a ship a few years before he became Baron Baron, and later bought the centuries-old Family Seat, Lady Bagot was a fascinating figure and today, we are featuring her Diamond Tiara!
Today marks the 65th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife, who passed away on this day in 1959! King Edward VII’s granddaughter who became a Duchess in her own right, married a Connaught Prince and became a nurse, Princess Alexandra possessed many spectacular Royal Heirlooms, including these Diamond Earrings!
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Philippa, Countess of Galloway, who passed away on this day in 1974! The American Heiress who was the sister of Countess Carnarvon and married the Earl of Galloway, over the past few years we’ve been compiling our research on the Countess of Galloway’s Diamond Tiara! Continue reading
