This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the daughter of the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire who was a goddaughter of Queen Victoria and a prominent Suffragette Activist. Earlier this month, we got to finally visit the The Last Princesses of Punjab Exhibition at Kensington Palace, which runs until November 8th.
The Birth of Princess Maria Immacolata of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Princess of Saxony in 1874
Prince and Princess of Wales in Australia in 1985
The Yugoslavian State Visit to Denmark in 1974
The State Opening of Parliament in 1973
The Royal Variety Performance in 1951
The Accession of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden in 1950
The Royal Film Performance of ‘Mudlark’ in 1950
King George V, Queen Mary and Duchess of York at Royal Variety Performance in 1935
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with spectacular Antique and Art Deco Jewels going on Auction in the Bonham’s ‘Fine Jewellery’ Sale in Paris today!
The Death of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester in 2004
[Gloucester Honeysuckle Tiara | Teck Turquoise Tiara | Cartier India Tiara | Iveagh Tiara | Gloucester Diamond Bandeau Tiara | Diamond Necklace Tiara | Pearl and Emerald Suite | Emerald Necklace | Queen Mary’s 11-row Pearl Choker | Diamond Corsage Brooch | Emerald Necklace | Pink Topaz Necklace | Turquoise Fringe Necklace | The Duchess of Gloucester’s Tiaras]
The 27th Birthday of Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece
The 53rd Birthday of Countess Josephine of Rosenborg
[Queen Alexandrine’s Diamond Bandeau]
The 53rd Birthday of Countess Camilla of Rosenborg
[Queen Desiree’s Ears of Wheat Tiara]
The Death of King Gustaf V of Sweden in 1950
The Birth of Queen Marie of Romania in 1875
[Vladimir Sapphire Kokoshnik Tiara | Diamond Fringe Tiara | Romanian Massin Tiara | Diamond Loop Tiara | Cartier Pearl Tiara | Sapphire Bandeau | Turquoise Tiara | Cartier Sapphire Pendant | Cartier Diamond Sautoir | The Jewels of Queen Marie of Romania]
The Wedding of the Prince of Schwarzenberg and Princess Hilda of Luxembourg in 1930
Concert at Fredensborg Palace in 2019
Coronation of the Sultan of Kedah in 2018
The British State Visit to Thailand in 1996
The Danish State Visit to The Netherlands in 1975
Queen meets Marilyn Monroe in 1956
The Royal Family of Selangor celebrated the Silver Jubilee of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj of Selangor with a grand Investiture Ceremony in the Balairung Seri of the Istana Alam Shah in Klang on October 25th, ahead of the 25th Anniversary of the Sultan’s Accession on November 22nd.
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with a Diamond Tiara from a European Noble Family and Ruby and Diamond Bracelets once owned by Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda are among the Antique and Art Deco Jewels going on Auction in the Sotheby’s ‘Fine Jewellery and Watches’ Sale in Milan today!
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Prince Andreas of Hohenlohe Langeburg. Belonging to one of the oldest German princely houses, the prince was linked by close family ties to the British royal family: his mother, Princess Margarita of Greece and Denmark, was, in fact, the elder sister of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
The Death of Prince Andreas of Hohenlohe-Langenburg in 2021
The 40th Birthday of Tessy Antony, former Princess of Luxembourg
[Vine Leaves Tiara | Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara | Emerald Peacock Tiara]
The 59th Birthday of Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein
[Habsburg Fringe Tiara | Kinsky Tiara | Douglas Floral Tiara | Sapphire Suite | Diamond Earrings | Bavarian Diamond Bow Brooch | Liechtenstein Royal Tiaras | Bavarian Royal Tiaras]
The 62nd Birthday of Julia Ogilvy
The Birth of Princess Shams Pahlavi in 1917
The Birth of Prince Felix of Luxembourg in 1893
The Wedding of Prince Alexander von Fürstenberg and Alexandra Miller in 1995
The Wedding of Aga Khan IV in 1969
Princess of Asturias Awards in 2022
Duke and Duchess of Sussex in New Zealand in 2018
Norwegian State Visit to Denmark in 1991
The British State Visit to Morocco in 1980
The Spanish State Visit to Japan in 1980
The Swedish State Visit to The Netherlands in 1976
Queen at Me And The Colonel Premiere in 1958
The Princess of Orange joined King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands as they hosted a Dinner for the members of the Raad van State (Council of State) at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague on October 27th.
The Dutch Royal Family hosted King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden on their first State Visit to The Netherlands on this day in 1976, 50 years ago, which was followed by the Dutch State Visit to Sweden in 1987, a State Visit to The Netherlands in 2009, and most recently the Dutch State Visit to Sweden in 2022.
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with spectacular Antique Jewels going on Auction in the Woolley & Wallis ‘Fine Jewellery’ Sale in London this week!
The 86th Birthday of Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi of Iran
[Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi’s Emerald Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Boucheron Diamond Tiara]
The Death of Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck in 1897
[Teck Crescent Tiara | Teck Ears of Wheat Tiara | Teck Diamond Hoop Necklace | Cambridge Emerald Parure | Cambridge Pearl Pendant Brooch | Teck Sapphire Stomacher | Duchess of Gloucester’s Pendant Earrings]
The Wedding of Crown Prince Constantine of Greece and Princess Sophia of Prussia in 1889
The Swedish State Visit to The Netherlands in 1976
Belgian Chamber of Commerce Ball in London in 1966
Royal Tank Regiment Ball in 1960
Queen at Royal Film Performance of Rob Roy in 1953
The Royal Film Performance in 1952
Princess Elizabeth in British Colombia in 1951
Danish Exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in 1948
Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi’s Emerald Tiara
Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi’s Diamond Tiara
Princess Shams Pahlavi’s Diamond Tiara
Queen Fawzia’s Van Cleef & Arpels Tiara
There will be many magnificent antique Jewels coming up for Auction during the annual Jewellery Sales over the next few weeks, with the several exciting Royal and Noble Jewels recently revealed to be going on Auction at Sotheby’s in Geneva next month, which we can now share will include the Jewels of the late Princess Birgitta of Sweden!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Soraya of Iran, who died on this day in 2001! The Shah’s second wife who became an Actress after their forced divorce and was known as the ‘Princess with the sad eyes’, Princess Soraya had a magnificent jewellery collection, which included this spectacular Diamond Tiara!
Royal Guests and Relatives celebrated the Wedding of the 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma and the 7th Baron Brabourne at Romsey Abbey on this day in 1946, 80 years ago!
The Death of Lindy, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava in 2020
[Dufferin and Ava Shamrock Tiara]
The Death of Princess Soraya of Iran in 2001
[Emerald Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Ruby Earrings | Harry Winston Diamond Necklace]
The Death of Princess Beatrice in 1944
[Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara | Sunray Fringe Tiara | Diamond Star Tiara | Diamond Pampilles]
The Birth of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran in 1919
The Birth of Princess Ashraf Pahlavi in 1919
[Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Necklace]
The Wedding of the Duchess of Osuna in 1946
The Wedding of Countess Mountbatten and Baron Brabourne in 1946
Stortingsmiddag at the Royal Palace of Oslo in 2023
Princess Ayako’s Farewell Audience in 2018
Prince of Wales’ 70th Birthday Concert at Buckingham Palace in 2018
Princess Grace Awards Gala 2017
Cremation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand in 2017
The Spanish State Banquet at the Élysée Palace in 1978
The Shah of Iran’s Coronation Gala in 1967
The Shah of Iran’s Coronation in 1967
The State Opening of Parliament in 1948
Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the Death of Hariot Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, who passed away on this day in 1936! The Anglo-Irish Aristocrat who was the Viceregal Consort of Canada and the Vicereine of India, we have already featured the magnificent Diamond Shamrock Tiara, and will now feature her spectacular Diamond Stars!
Today marks the 75th Anniversary of the death of Queen Amélie of Portugal, who passed away on this day in 1951! The exiled Orléans Princess who married the Portuguese King, witnessed the assassination of her husband and son, and was then exiled for the remaining four decades of her life, today, we are revisiting Queen Amélie’s Emerald Parure!
The 25th Birthday of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, Duchess of Brabant
[Vestey Tiara | Wolfers Necklace Tiara | Laurel Wreath Tiara | Queen Mathilde’s Kunzite Earrings | Diamond Fringe Earrings | Diamond Scroll Earrings | Queen Mathilde’s Sapphire Brooch | Queen Fabiola’s Ruby Bracelet]
The 43rd Birthday of Princess Yoko of Mikasa
The Death of Prince Philipp of Hesse in 1980
The Death of Queen Amélie of Portugal in 1951
[Diamond Tiara | Emerald Parure | Diamond Star Tiara | Diamond Choker | Portuguese Crown Sapphires | Diamond Fleur-de-Lys Brooch | Portuguese Royal Tiaras]
The Death of Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna, Princess of Leiningen in 1951
[Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna’s Diamond Necklace]
The Death of Hariot, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava in 1936
[The Dufferin and Ava Shamrock Tiara | Diamond Stars]
The Death of Princess Maria Letizia Bonaparte, Duchess of Aosta in 1926
The Birth of King Michael of Romania in 1921
The Death of King Alexander of Greece in 1920
The Wedding of Tsar Boris of Bulgaria and Princess Giovanna of Italy in 1930
King appoints Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in 2022
Duchess of Brabant’s 18th Birthday in 2019
Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Tonga in 2018
Princess Grace Awards Gala 2016
The Norwegian Royal Visit to Britain in 2005
Norwegian Official Visit to Britain in 2005
The Queen’s 40th Anniversary Gala in 1992
Princess Anne at Guildhall Banquet in 1972
Funeral of Princess Theodora, Margravine of Baden in 1969
Portuguese State Visit to the UK in 1955
Royal Film Performance of ‘Neapolitan Fantasy’ in 1954
Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Princess Gina of Liechtenstein, who was born on this day in 1921! The Austrian Countess who was the beloved Princess of the small Alpine Principality for much of the tumultuous 20th century, we are revisiting Princess Gina’s Diamond Choker!
