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Today in Royal History | May 31

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The Birth of Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1923

The Wedding of the Prince of Thurn und Taxis and Countess Gloria von Schönburg-Glauchau in 1980

The Wedding of King Alfonso of Spain and Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg in 1906

Representationsmiddag in 2018

The Battle of Jutland Centenary in 2016

The British State Visit to Norway in 2001

The Wedding Gala of Crown Princess Margrethe of Denmark in 1967

Ball at Hampton Court Palace in 1953

Royal Visits to the United States in 1939

King and Queen at Screening of ‘A Star is Born’ in 1937

Banquet at Lansdowne House in 1924

Wedding Gifts of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain

Debutantes

Spanish Royal Family on Armed Forces Day

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The Princess of Asturias joined King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain for a Parade to mark Armed Forces Day (DIFAS) in Vigo in Pontevedra on May 30th.

Baden Sapphire Necklace

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Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Theodora, Margravine of Baden, who was born on this day in 1906! Earlier this month, the Margravine of Baden wore the heirloom Baden Sapphire Necklace and Earrings in New York City, which were first seen on her husband’s grandmother, Princess Theodora!

Wedding of Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern

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Royal Guests and Relatives celebrated the Wedding of Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern at Schloss Sigmaringen on this day in 1961, 65 years ago, following a Civil Ceremony and Ball at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.

Today in Royal History | May 30

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The 95th Birthday of Princess Marie Gabrielle of Bavaria, Princess von Waldburg zu Zeil und Trauchburg

[The Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara | Waldburg-Zeil Tiara]

The Death of King Prajadhipok of Thailand in 1941

The Birth of Princess Theodora, Margravine of Baden in 1906

[Baden Sunburst Tiara | Baden Ruby Tiara | Baden Sapphire Necklace | Baden Emerald Necklace | The Baden Royal Tiaras]

The Wedding of Count Alexander of Schönburg-Glauchau and Princess Irina of Hesse in 1999

The Wedding of Prince Maurits of Orange-Nassau in 1998

The Wedding of Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern in 1961

The Japanese State Visit to Sweden in 2000

The Queens Silver Jubilee Gala at Covent Garden in 1977

Crown Princess Margrethe’s Wedding Gala at Christiansborg Palace in 1967

Gala Performance at Fredensborg Palace in 1954

The Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara

Duchess of Brabant graduates from Harvard

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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are in Boston as the Duchess of Brabant graduates from Harvard with a Masters in Public Policy this week, following a Bachelors at the University of Oxford.

Lady Brabourne’s Art Deco Diamond Chain Tiara

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Today marks the 130th Anniversary of the birth of Doreen Knatchbull, Baroness Braboune, who was born OnThisDay in 1896! The daughter of the Marquess of Sligo who married the Governor of Bombay and the Governor of Bengal, and became the mother-in-law of Countess Mountbatten before passing away following the IRA attack which killed Earl Mountbatten, today we are featuring Lady Brabourne’s Art Deco Diamond Chain Tiara!

Christening of Queen Elizabeth II

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Royal Grandparents and Godparents celebrated the Christening of Princess Elizabeth of York, later Queen Elizabeth II, in the Private Chapel of Buckingham Palace on this day in 1926, 100 years ago:

Today in Royal History | May 29

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The Death of Lady May Abel Smith in 1994

[Diamond Tiara | Pearl Corsage Brooch | Diamond Chain Necklace | The Jewels of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone]

The Death of Queen Nazli of Egypt in 1978

[Van Cleef & Arpels Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace]

The Birth of Princess Irmingard of Bavaria in 1923

[Bavarian Sapphire Floral Tiara | Bavarian Lover’s Knot Tiara]

The Birth of Doreen Knatchbull, Baroness Brabourne in 1896

[Brabourne Tiara | Art Deco Diamond Chain Tiara | Diamond Earrings]

The Death of Empress Joséphine of France in 1814

F1 Grand Prix Gala in Monaco in 2023

The Baptism of Rosario Fitz-James Stuart in 2021

Queen Mathilde at Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition in 2021

Spanish Armed Forces Day in 2021

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary in Sweden in 2017

The Engagement of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips in 1973

The Monte-Carlo Centenary Ball in 1966

The Queen with King Olav of Norway in 1959

The Christening of Queen Elizabeth II in 1926

The Coronation of King Charles X of France in 1825

Noble Jewels on Auction at Bonhams

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There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this this time of year, with a Boucheron Tiara from the Harcourt Family, several Jewels from the Viscounts Sidmouth and Dame Nellie Melba’s Cartier Sautoir are among the Noble Jewels on Auction in the Bonhams ‘Exceptional Jewels’ Sale in London next month!

Today in Royal History | May 28

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The Death of Countess Estelle Bernadotte in 1984

[Queen Sofia’s Pink Topaz Tiara | Diamond Tiara]

The Death of the Duke of Windsor in 1972

The 58th birthday of the Duke of Argyll

The 69th Birthday of the Countess of St Andrews

[Kent Pearl and Diamond Fringe Tiara | Sapphire Flower Brooch]

The Wedding of Lady Charlotte Wellesley in 2016

The Wedding of Princess Eugenie of Greece in 1938

Power & Image: Royal & Aristocratic Tiaras in 2022

The Duke of Cambridge at Colonel’s Review of Trooping the Colour in 2022

The Confirmation of the Princess of Asturias in 2021

The Swedish State Visit to Indonesia in 2017

Confirmation of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark in 1981

The Prince of Wales becomes Great Master of the Order of the Bath in 1975

Royal Visit to the Circuito del Jarama in 1971

The Queen in Germany in 1965

The Thai State Visit to Japan in 1963

Monte-Carlo Centenary Ball

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Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan joined Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace of Monaco as they attended the legendary Bal du Second Empire held by the socialite Hélène Rochas at the Casino de Monte-Carlo on this day in 1966, 60 years ago, to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the City of Monte-Carlo and its Casino.

Today in Royal History | May 27

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The Wedding of Crown Prince Hamzah of Jordan in 2004

[Royal Guests]

The Wedding of the Hereditary Prince of Anhalt and Princess Elisabeth of Hesse-Kassel in 1884

Closing Ceremony of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2021

The American State Visit to Japan in 2019

The Christening of Prince Oscar of Sweden in 2016

Queen Máxima’s 40th Birthday Concert in 2011

The Mexican State Visit to Sweden in 1980

The Order of the Bath Service in 1982

General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1977

The Monte-Carlo Centenary Ball in 1966

The Coronation Ball at the Royal Albert Hall in 1953

King Frederik X’s 58th Birthday

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The Danish Royal Family joined King Frederik X on the Balcony of Frederik VIII’s Palace in Amalienborg to mark his 58th Birthday on May 26th. This was the third time the Danish Royal Family have celebrated the King’s Birthday following the Accession of King Fredrik X in January 2024.

Wedding Ball of Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern

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Royal Guests and Relatives joined the Swedish Royal Family for a Ball at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on this day in 1961, 65 years ago, following the Civil Wedding of Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern.

Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II

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Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around the world to celebrate the Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia in the Dormition Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin on this day in 1896, 130 years ago!

Today in Royal History | May 26

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The 58th Birthday of King Frederik X of Denmark

[King Frederik X’s Portrait Order | Order of the Elephant]

The Birth of Queen Mary in 1867

Crown Prince Frederik’s 50th Birthday | Gala Dinner at Christiansborg Palace in 2018

Crown Prince Frederik’s 18th Birthday in 1986

Concert at the Austrian Legation in London in 1937

The Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II in 1896

Dutch Ears of Wheat Tiara

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Happy Birthday to Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands, who turns 60 today! The sister-in-law of the Dutch King, known for her fight against illiteracy and eccentric sartorial choices, Princess Laurentien has worn many spectacular Heirloom Jewels from the Dutch Royal Collection, which includes the Dutch Ears of Wheat Tiara!

Civil Wedding of Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern

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Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Civil Wedding of Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on this day in 1961, 65 years ago, ahead of a Catholic Ceremony at Schloss Sigmaringen!