The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh led the Guests at the Wedding of Ella Mountbatten, daughter of Lord and Lady Ivar Mountbatten, and Fergus Wright at St Luke’s Church in Milland, West Sussex on September 12th.
Wedding of Ella Mountbatten
Greek State Visit to Germany
After a State Visit to France earlier that year, King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece were joined by Crown Prince Constantine and Princess Sophia on a 10-day State Visit to Germany on this day in 1956, 70 years ago, where they were hosted by President Theodor Heuss and also members of the Hanoverian Royal Family amidst family drama.
Today in Royal History | September 26
The 26th Birthday of Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan
[Queen Rania’s Boucheron Bracelet Bandeau]
The Death of Princess Anne of Denmark in 1980
[Diamond Tiara | Turquoise Star Tiara | Floral Tiara | Garnet Kokoshnik Tiara | Lava Parure | Diamond Necklace | Diamond Tiara]
The 82nd Birthday of Countess Rosita Douglas, Duchess of Marlborough
[Marlborough Tiara | Douglas Floral Tiara]
The Birth of Countess Estelle Bernadotte in 1904
[Queen Sofia’s Pink Topaz Tiara | Diamond Tiara]
The Birth of King Christian X of Denmark in 1870
The Wedding of Prince Frederick Alexander von Preussen and the Hon. Antalya Nall-Cain in 2020
The Wedding of Flora Ogilvy and Timothy Vesterberg in 2020
The Wedding of the Count of Paris and Micaëla Cousiño y Quiñones de León in 2009
Duchess of Brabant’s Swearing-In at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels in 2023
Dinner at Fredensborg Palace in 2023
Screening of ‘David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet’ at Kensington Palace in 2020
Princess Beatrice engaged to Count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in 2019
Monte-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean in 2018
Heroes Memorial Day Dinner at Fredensborg Palace in 2017
The Belgian State Visit to Spain in 1978
The Belgian State Visit to Spain in 1978
The Greek State Visit to Germany in 1956
The Greek Royal Family return to Greece in 1946
Royal Holiday at Balmoral in 1932
Queen Sofia’s Pink Topaz Tiara
Countess Estelle Bernadotte’s Diamond Tiara
Vasa Earrings
Today marks the 200th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Frederica of Sweden, who passed away on this day in 1826! The Baden Princess who became the Swedish Queen before being exiled and later divorced, the nearly three centuries-old Vasa Earrings were among the jewels taken by Queen Frederica into exile, which later returned to the Swedish Royal Family through her great-granddaughter and remain valued heirlooms!
Today in Royal History | September 25
The Birth of Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau in 1968
The Death of King Leopold III of Belgium in 1983
The 54th Birthday of Princess Marie Luise of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg
The 94th Birthday of Count Rudolf of Schönburg-Glauchau
The Death of Queen Frederica of Sweden in 1826
The Wedding of Princess Marie-Astrid of Liechtenstein in 2021
The Wedding of the Duke of Noto and Lady Charlotte Lindesay-Bethune in 2021
The Wedding of Duchess Elisabeth in Bavaria and Daniel Terberger in 2004
The Wedding of Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy in 2003
The Duchess of Sussex at Opening of ‘Oceania’ Exhibition in 2018
The Swedish Opening of Parliament in 2018
Royal Guests at the Funeral of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden in 1973
The Funeral of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden in 1973
The Engagement of King Baudouin of Belgium in 1960
The Greek State Visit to Germany in 1956
King Faisal of Iraq at Balmoral in 1952
Grand Duchess Alexandra Georgievna’s Diamond Fringe Tiara
Today marks the 135th Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Alexandra Georgievna, who tragically died in childbirth on this day in 1891! The Greek Princess who married a Russian Grand Duke had a spectacular Jewellery Collection which included this magnificent Diamond Fringe Tiara!
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Today in Royal History | September 24
The Death of Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire in 2014
[Diamond Palmette Tiara | Devonshire Diamond Tiara | Devonshire Diamond Rivière | Devonshire Parure | Ruby Clasp | Craven Brooch | Insect Brooches | Aquamarine Brooch | Duchess of Devonshire’s Tiaras]
The Death of Princess Victoria, Marchioness of Milford Haven in 1950
[Mountbatten Pearl Star Tiara | Queen Victoria’s Emerald Tiara | Hesse Emerald Brooch | Hesse Sapphire Necklace | Hesse Emerald Cross | Princess Alice’s Pearl Pendant | Sapphire Anchor Brooch | The Jewels of Princess Victoria, Marchioness of Milford Haven]
The 92nd Birthday of Princess Maria Pia of Savoy
[Ivy Wreath Tiara | Diamond Kokoshnik Tiara | Savoy Ears of Wheat and Flower Tiara | Savoy-Aosta Tiara]
The Death of Grand Duchess Alexandra Georgievna of Russia in 1891
[Diamond Fringe Tiara | Cartier Pearl Corsage]
The Wedding of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg in 1994
Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health in 2020
Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Canada in 2016 (The Time I met the Duchess)
Prince William’s First Day of School in 1985
King Constantine in Egypt in 1966
Ivy Wreath Tiara
Diamond Palmette Tiara
Funeral of Princess Astrid of Norway
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe have joined the Norwegian Royal Family for the Funeral of the late Princess Astrid of Norway at the Ris Church in Oslo on September 23rd. Princess Astrid passed away at the age of 94, two days after the Funeral of her brother, King Harald V!
Queen Mother’s Amethyst Necklace
The Princess of Wales wore the Queen Mother’s Amethyst Necklace for the Royal Film Premiere of ‘Digger’ in London last night, which was a wedding gift from Queen Alexandra in 1923 but was first publicly pictured almost 90 years later on Queen Camilla!
Sotheby’s Fine Jewellery | 23 September 2026
There have been many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with spectacular Antique Jewels going on Auction in the Sotheby’s ‘Fine Jewellery’ Sale in Hong Kong today!
Today in Royal History | September 23
The 47th Birthday of Azrinaz Mazhar binti Hakim Mazhar
[Queen Azrinaz’s Diamond Tiara]
The Wedding of Princess Teresita of Saxony and Count Béryl de Saporta in 2023
The Wedding of Álvaro Fernández Villaverde, Marquess of Viso in 2023
The Wedding of Prince Philipp of Hesse and Princess Mafalda of Savoy in 1925
Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in 2022
Duke and Duchess of Sussex in South Africa in 2019
The Wedding Gala of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Sibilla Weiller in 1994
Princess of Wales at ‘The Fugitive’ Premiere in 1993
The Nepalese State Banquet at the Royal Palace of Madrid in 1983
The Thai State Visit to Sweden in 1960
The Italian State Visit to Iran in 1957
Royal Holiday at Balmoral in 1896
The Wedding Gala of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Sibilla Weiller in 1994
Prince and Princess of Wales at Royal Film Performance of ‘Digger’
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Royal Film Performance World Premiere of Digger at the ODEON Luxe in Leicester Square in London on 22nd September, supporting the Film and TV Charity. The Prince and Princess last attended the Premiere of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ in 2022.
Princess Märtha Louise’s Pearl Choker
Happy Birthday to Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, who turns 55 today! The only daughter of the late King Harald V and Queen Sonja has quite a large jewellery collection, which began with this striking Pearl Choker!
Wedding of Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia and Prince Franz Wilhelm of Prussia
Four Kings and Six Queens led the Royal Guests and Relatives at the Wedding of Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia and Prince Franz Wilhelm of Prussia at the Cathedral of St. Andrew and St. Demetrius in Madrid on this day in 1976, 50 years ago!
Today in Royal History | September 22
The Birthday of Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur
[Daisy Fellowes’ Cartier Tutti Frutti Necklace]
The Death of Ann-Mari, Princess of Bismarck in 1999
The 55th Birthday of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway
[King Olav’s Gift Tiara | Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara | Amethyst Tiara | Queen Alexandra’s Diamond Circlet | Tanzanite Suite | Moonstone Parure | Pearl Choker | Diamond Necklace | Aquamarine and Amethyst Suite | The Jewels of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway]
The Wedding of Sophie Carter and Robert Suggs in 2018
The Wedding of Princess Astrid of Belgium and Archduke Lorenz of Austria-Este in 1984
The Wedding Ball of Duchess Elisabeth in Bavaria in 2004
Princess Märtha Louise’s 18th Birthday in 1989
The Anglo-Danish Society Dinner in London in 1955
Princess Elizabeth at Royal Film Premiere of ‘The Lady With A Lamp’ in 1951
Wedding of Cristina Escudero y Márquez and José San Martín
Spanish High Society gathered to celebrate at the Wedding of Cristina Escudero y Márquez, granddaughter of Princess Tessa of Bavaria, Marquesa de Castro, and José San Martín at the Hacienda de San Juan del Hornillo outside Seville on September 19th.
Bonhams Online Jewellery | 22 September 2026
There have been many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with spectacular Antique Jewels going on Auction in the Bonhams ‘Online Jewellery’ Sale in London tomorrow!
Wedding of Crown Princess Margareta of Romania
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of Crown Princess Margareta of Romania and Radu Duda at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Gerasimos in Lausanne on this day in 1996, 30 years ago!
Today in Royal History | September 21
The Death of Princess Marie Bonaparte in 1962
[Cartier Olive Wreath Tiara | Diamond Star Tiara | Pearl Brooch]
The Death of King Haakon VII of Norway in 1957
The Wedding of Prince Félix of Luxembourg in 2013
The Wedding of Crown Princess Margareta of Romania in 1996
The Wedding of Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia in 1985
The Wedding of Prince Welf Henry of Hanover and Princess Alexandra of Ysenburg and Büdingen in 1960
The Wedding of Princess Ira von Fürstenberg and Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg in 1955
British State Visit to France | Day 2
Queen Margrethe’s 80th Birthday Portrait released in 2020
Battle of Arnhem 75th Anniversary in 2019
The British State Visit to Malaysia in 1998
King Olav V’s Silver Jubilee in 1982
