Swedish State Visit to The Netherlands, 1976
Today in Royal History | October 28
The 36th Birthday of Tessy Antony, former Princess of Luxembourg
The 54th Birthday of Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein
The Death of Princess Helena 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
Duke and Duchess of Sussex in New Zealand in 2018
The 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
Princess Elizabeth in British Colombia, 1951
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in the Province of British Colombia during their extensive Tour of Canada on this day in 1951, different phases of which we are individually covering over the next few weeks. Following a busy Summer, with the Opening of the Festival of Britain, the Danish State Visit, the Norwegian State Visit, the Tour of Canada was the first sign of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke, who had given up his Naval Career, becoming full-time working Royals in the last few months of King George VI’s life, ahead of her Accession to the Throne. Continue reading
Today in Royal History | October 27
The 81st Birthday of Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi of Iran
The Death of Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck in 1897
[Teck Ears of Wheat Tiara | Teck Crescent Tiara | Teck Circle Tiara | Cambridge Emerald Parure | Teck Sapphire Stomacher]
The Wedding of Crown Prince Constantine of Greece and Princess Sophia of Prussia in 1889
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
Princess Elizabeth in British Colombia in 1951
Wedding of Princess Mako
Princess Mako of Akishino, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, married Kei Komuro with an official from the Imperial Household Agency registering the marriage on their behalf with the municipal government, followed by a Press Conference at a Hotel in Tokyo on October 26th. The Wedding took place without without any associated Imperial rites, due to the controversy of the match, and Princess Mako was seen off by her parents and younger sister Princess Kako as she departed Tōgū Palace, leaving behind her title and all vestiges of her Imperial life, and becoming Mrs Mako Komuro. Princess Kako later joined the couple at the hotel to support them ahead of the press conference. Continue reading
Princess Soraya’s Harry Winston Diamond Necklace
Today marks the 20th 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 possessed a magnificent jewellery collection, which she retained after her divorce, among which was included this spectacular Harry Winston Diamond Necklace! Continue reading
Wedding of the Duchess of Osuna, 1946
Today in Royal History | October 26
The Death of Lindy, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava in 2020
[The Dufferin and Ava Shamrock Tiara]
The Death of Princess Soraya of Iran in 2001
[Emerald Tiara | Diamond Tiara]
The Death of Princess Beatrice in 1944
[Strawberry Leaf Tiara | Sunray Fringe Tiara | Diamond Pampilles]
The Birth of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran in 1919
The Wedding of the Duchess of Osuna in 1946
The Wedding of Countess Mountbatten and Baron Brabourne in 1946
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
Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna’s Diamond Necklace
Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna of Russia, Princess of Leiningen, who died on this day in 1951! The elder daughter of Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia and Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha, Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna was the sister of Grand Duke Vladimir and Grand Duchess Kira, Princess of Prussia, growing up in exile in France and Germany before she married the 6th Prince of Leiningen in 1925. The Prince and Princess of Leiningen had seven children, including Prince Karl of Leiningen and Princess Margarita of Hohenzollern, and remained married until his death in a Russian Concentration Camp in 1946, with the Grand Duchess passing away in 1951. To mark the anniversary, we are featuring Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna’s spectacular Diamond Necklace! Continue reading
Portuguese Emerald Tiara
Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Amélie of Portugal, who died on this day in 1951! The eldest daughter of Prince Philippe, Count of Paris and Infanta Marie Isabelle of Spain, Amélie was born in London, where her family was living in exile. In 1886, she married Dom Carlos, Prince Royal of Portugal. The couple had three children, Prince Luís Filipe, Infanta Maria Ana (who died right after birth), and Infante Manuel, succeeding to the throne in 1889. In 1908, the King and his heir, Luis Filipe, were assassinated at Terreiro do Paço square, which led to the accession of her younger son as King. Manuel II reigned for two years before the monarchy was abolished. Amélie lived the rest of her life in exile in Versailles, France. She outlived her son, who had no descendants. To mark the day, we are taking a look at her Emerald Parure! Continue reading
