There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with a Cartier Diamond Tiara among the magnificent Jewels on Auction in the Christie’s ‘High Jewelry’ Sale in Geneva tomorrow!
Christie’s High Jewelry | 13 May 2026
Prince and Princess of Wales in Japan
The Japanese Imperial Family hosted the Prince and Princess of Wales on their landmark visit to Japan on this day in 1986, 40 years ago, following a week-long visit to Canada to open Expo ’86 which itself came just days after an Official Visit to Austria.
Today in Royal History | May 12
The 41st Birthday of Princess Maria Annunciata of Liechtenstein
[Vine Leaves Tiara | Habsburg Fringe Tiara | Princess Margaretha’s Sapphire Necklace]
The 38th Birthday of Princess Zeina Rashid of Jordan
[Princess Sarvath’s Diamond Necklace Tiara | Princess Sarvath’s Floral Tiara]
The Birth of Countess Gunnila Bernadotte af Wisborg in 1923
[Countess Gunnila Bernadotte’s Tiara | Moonstone Suite]
Queen Máxima’s 50th Birthday Concert in 2021
The Funeral of Baron Niclas Silfverschiöld in 2017
Royal Guests at the Wedding Gala of the Duke of Braganza in 1995
The Prince and Princess of Wales in Japan in 1986
The Wedding Ball of Prince Juan Carlos of Spain and Princess Sophia of Greece in 1962
The Funeral of Crown Princess Cecilie of Prussia in 1954
Charity Ball in Athens in 1952
The Christening of Princess Beatrix of The Netherlands in 1938
The Coronation of King George VI in 1937
[Royal Guests at the Coronation of King George VI]
King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended ‘A King’s Trust Celebration’ at the Royal Albert Hall in London on May 11th, to mark the 50th anniversary of the charity formerly known as The Prince’s Trust and its five decades of supporting disadvantaged young people.
Sotheby’s High Jewelry | 12 May 2026
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with an Emerald and Diamond Necklace from a Royal Collection among the magnificent Jewels on Auction in the Sotheby’s ‘High Jewelry’ Sale in Geneva tomorrow!
Today in Royal History | May 11
The 68th Birthday of the Duchess of Northumberland
[Northumberland Tiara | The Duchess of Northumberland’s Tiaras]
The 75th Birthday of Princess Basma bint Talal of Joran
[Queen Zein’s Diamond Tiara | Princess Muna’s Diamond Scroll Tiara]
The Birth of Princess Irene of Greece in 1942
[Queen Sophie’s Diamond Circle Tiara | Queen Frederica’s Pearl Necklace Tiara | Princess Irene’s Pendant | Diamond Circle Necklace]
The Wedding of Prince Carlos, Duke of Calabria and Princess Anne d’Orléans in 1965
The Italian State Visit to Norway in 2023
The Luxembourg State Visit to Portugal in 2022
Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in 2022
State Opening of Parliament in 2021
Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels | 11 May 2021
The Duchess of Cambridge in Luxembourg in 2017
Crown Prince Frederik’s Pre-Wedding Dinner in 2004
Princess Märtha Louise’s Confirmation in 1986
The Royal Dinner at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens in 1962
The Royal Caledonian Ball in 1959
Concert at Royal Albert Hall in 1934
The British State Visit to Italy in 1923
Phillips Geneva Jewels Auction | 11 May 2026
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with the Jewels of Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria, King Louis-Philippe, King Ludwig II of Bavaria, and the Duchess Serra di Cassano among the Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction in the Phillips ‘Geneva Jewels’ Sale in Geneva tomorrow!
Today in Royal History | May 10
The 6th Birthday of Prince Charles of Luxembourg
The 48th Birthday of Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco
The Wedding of Archduke Otto von Habsburg and Princess Regina of Saxe-Meiningen in 1951
The State Opening of Parliament in 2022
Prince Charles of Luxembourg’s First Birthday in 2021
Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels | 10 May 2022
Birth of Prince Charles of Luxembourg in 2020
King Harald and Queen Sonja’s 80th Birthday Gala | Lunch in 2017
The Japanese State Visit to Norway in 2005
The Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1984
The British State Visit to Japan in 1975
The Liberation Gala at Royal Theatre in Copenhagen in 1945
Banquet at the American Embassy in London in 1939
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene at International Council of Military Sport Gala
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the gala evening of the 81st General Assembly of the International Council of Military Sport (CISM) in the Grand Hall of Fairmont Monte Carlo on May 7th.
Wedding of Archduke Otto von Habsburg and Princess Regina of Saxe-Meiningen
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives celebrated the Wedding of Archduke Otto von Habsburg and Princess Regina of Saxe-Meiningen at the Église de Saint-François-des-Cordeliers in Nancy on this day in 1951, 75 years ago!
Today in Royal History | May 9
The Birth of Grand Duchess Kira Kirillovna/Princess Kira of Prussia in 1909
[Prussian Meander Tiara | Prussian Clover Coronet | Ruby Parure]
The Birth of Empress Zita of Austria in 1892
[Diamond Tiara | Jet Tiara | Habsburg Crown Pearls | Order of the Starry Cross]
The Birth of Empress Shōken of Japan in 1849
The Wedding of the Duke of Hohenberg and Princess Elisabeth of Luxembourg in 1956
The Wedding of the Maharaja of Jaipur and Princess Gayatri Devi of Cooch Behar in 1940
Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in 2023
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Greece in 2018
King Harald and Queen Sonja’s 80th Birthday Banquet in 2017
The Prince and Princess of Wales in Japan in 1986
Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1974
The Maharaja and Maharani of Jaipur’s Silver Anniversary in 1965
Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family joined the Prince and Princess of Wales as they hosted the second annual Garden Party of 2026 at Buckingham Palace on May 8th. There are usually three annual Garden Parties hosted by the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyrood House for around 30,000 guests yearly, as well as a few special others.
Swedish State Visit to Belgium
The Belgian Royal Family hosted a State Banquet for King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden at the Royal Château de Laeken on this day in 2001, 25 years ago, on their four-day State Visit to Belgium!
Danish State Visit to Britain
The British Royal Family hosted King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark on their State Visit to Britain on this day in 1951, 75 years ago, reaffirming close family ties following the Second World War and a few years after their previous official visit to Britain in 1948!
Today in Royal History | May 8
The 23rd Birthday of Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan of Morocco
The 67th Birthday of the Dowager Duchess of Westminster
[Bagration Spinel Tiara | Rosebery Tiara | Westminster Myrtle Wreath Tiara | Diamond Fringe Tiara | Westminster Halo Tiara | Diamond Necklace | The Duchess of Westminster’s Tiaras]
The Birth of Princess Elisabeth of Denmark in 1935
[Sapphire Tiara | Diamond Bandeau | Diamond Fringe Tiara | Diamond Bandeau | Sapphire Pendant | Diamond Crown Brooch | Diamond Meander | Emerald Bracelet]
Queen of Malaysia presents Malaysian Heritage Crafts in 2023
VE Day 75th Anniversary in 2020
The Swedish State Visit Belgium in 2001
VE Day 50th Anniversary in 1995
The American State Visit Spain in 1985
The Danish State Visit to Britain in 1951
The Royal Family on VE Day in 1945
Bagration Spinel Tiara
Rosebery Tiara
Diamond Necklace
Westminster Myrtle Wreath Tiara
Order of St Michael and St George Service at St Paul’s Cathedral
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent joined King Charles III for the Service of the Order of St Michael and St George at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on May 7th, which is the first time the King has attended the Service as Sovereign.
Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Hedwige of Bourbon-Parma, who passed away on this day in 1986! The French Aristocrat married into the illustrious Bourbon-Parma Family, Princess Hedwige attended a plethora of glittering royal events, wearing what has become one of the most iconic Bourbon-Parma Jewels: The Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara.
Today in Royal History | May 7
The 37th Birthday of Prince Josef-Emanuel of Liechtenstein
The Death of Princess Hedwige of Bourbon-Parma in 1986
The Birth of Countess Sonja Bernadotte in 1944
[Bernadotte Cufflink Tiara | Bernadotte Swag Tiara]
The Wedding of Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge and Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel in 1818
Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle in 2023
The Closing of the Octave of Our Lady of Luxembourg in 2018
The Prince and Princess of Wales in Canada in 1986
Summit Dinner at Buckingham Palace in 1977
The British State Visit to Japan in 1975
The Anglo-Danish Society’s Jubilee Dinner in 1974
Princess Margaret in Nice in 1966
Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family hosted the first annual Garden Party of 2026 at Buckingham Palace on May 6th. There are usually three annual Garden Parties hosted by the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyrood House for around 30,000 guests yearly, as well as a few special others.
Wedding of Laura Parker-Bowles and Harry Lopes
Prince William and Prince Harry joined the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall for the Wedding of Laura Parker-Bowles and Harry Lopes at St Cyriac’s Church in Lacock, Wiltshire on this day in 2006, 20 years ago.