King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece joined Queen Margrethe II of Denmark as she celebrated her 86th Birthday at Fredensborg Palace on April 16th.
Queen Margrethe II’s 86th Birthday
Queen Margrethe’s Golden Poppies Tiara
Happy Birthday to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who celebrates her 86th Birthday today! The exuberant Danish Sovereign for 52 years until her Abdication in 2024, Queen Margrethe has worn many splendid Heirlooms from the Swedish, British and German Royal Families, but one of her own commissions has been the striking Golden Poppies Tiara!
Queen Mathilde’s Emerald Earrings
Happy Birthday to Princess Eléonore of Belgium, who turns 18th today! The youngest of the four children of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium is currently a student but has already worn Queen Mathilde’s Emerald and Diamond Earrings!
Today in Royal History | April 16
The 18th Birthday of Princess Eléonore of Belgium
[Queen Mathilde’s Emerald Earrings]
The 73rd Birthday of Penelope Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma
[Mountbatten Pearl Star Tiara | Brabourne Tiara | Queen Louise’s Diamond Brooch | Lady Brabourne’s Diamond Earrings | Diamond Necklace]
The 71st Birthday of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
[Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau | Luxembourg Royal Orders]
The 86th Birthday of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
[Floral Aigrette Tiara | Danish Pearl Poiré Tiara | Danish Emerald Parure | Baden Palmette Tiara | Naasut Tiara | Golden Poppies Tiara | Turquoise Daisy Bandeau | Danish Crown Diamond Parure | Diamond Parure | Turquoise Parure | Diamond Daisy Brooch | Crown Pearl and Ruby Parure | Queen Alexandrine’s Sapphire Parure | The Jewels of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark]
The Death of Princess Alexandra of Hohenlohe-Langenburg in 1942
[Bolin Ruby Tiara | Diamond Bow Tiara | Hohenlohe-Langenburg Tiaras]
The Wedding of Infante Alfonso, Duke of Calabria and Princess Alice of Bourbon-Parma in 1936
[Wedding Gifts of Infanta Alicia, Duchess of Calabria]
[18th | 50th | 60th Birthday | 70th Birthday | 75th Birthday | 80th | 81st | 83rd Birthday | 85th Birthday]
The Portuguese State Visit to Spain in 2018
Easter Service at Windsor in 2017
The Wedding Gifts of Infanta Alicia, Duchess of Calabria in 1936
Mountbatten Pearl Star Tiara
Brabourne Tiara
Queen Louise’s Diamond Brooch
Lady Brabourne’s Diamond Earrings
Diamond Necklace
Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Conch Pearl Bracelet
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, who passed away on this day in 1969! Queen Ena had a splendid jewellery collection, full of family heirlooms and contemporary acquisitions and commissions. Many of her jewels remain with the Spanish Royal Family, and are now worn by Queen Sofia and Queen Letizia, but others appeared on the market over the years, where they have fletched impressive sums at auction, which includes this Cartier Conch Pearl Bracelet!
Wedding Gifts of Infanta Alicia, Duchess of Calabria
Tomorrow marks the 90th Anniversary of the Wedding of Infante Alfonso, Duke of Calabria and Princess Alice of Bourbon-Parma, who got married in Vienna in 1936! Several Family Heirlooms were reset by Chaumet into a spectacular Sapphire Parure, a Ruby Parure and a Pearl and Diamond Parure for Princess Alice upon her marriage to Infante Alfonso!
Today in Royal History | April 15
The 66th Birthday of King Philippe of Belgium
[Order of Leopold | Belgian Royal Orders]
The Death of Princess Irene, Duchess of Aosta in 1974
[Diamond Tiara | Empress Frederick’s Pearl Earrings | Diamond Giglio Brooch]
The Death of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain in 1969
[Fleur-de-Lys Tiara | Chaumet Tiara | Mellerio Shell Tiara | Cartier Pearl Tiara | Turquoise Tiara | Cartier Diamond Bandeau | Empress Eugenie’s Emeralds | Aquamarine Parure | Diamond Rivière | Joyas de Pasar | Diamond Earrings | Diamond Bracelets | Cartier Stomacher | Joyas de Pasar Pearl Necklace | Cartier Conch Pearl Bracelet | Spanish Royal Tiaras]
Princess Isabella’s 18th Birthday Gala in 2025
Oman State Visit to the Netherlands in 2025
The Funeral of Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 2005
The Christening of Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece in 1999
The Queen’s Dorothy Wilding Portraits in 1952
The Accession of Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1950
Princess Isabella’s 18th Birthday Gala 
Diamond Tiara
Empress Frederick’s Pearl Earrings
Diamond Giglio Brooch
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in the United States
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are visiting Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Miami on their working Visit to the United States of America from April 13-16, to underscore and strengthen the relationship and intensive cooperation in numerous fields at both the federal and state levels.
Christening of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark
Royal Relatives and Godparents gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Christening of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark at the Holmens Kirke in Copenhagen on this day in 2011, 15 years ago. The Twins will have their Confirmation at Fredensborg Palace later this week.
Today in Royal History | April 14
The Birth of Princess Marie of Liechtenstein in 1940
[Habsburg Fringe Tiara | Kinsky Tiara | Sapphire Necklace Tiara | Diamond Earrings | Sapphire Parure | Liechtenstein Royal Tiaras]
The Birth of Princess Beatrice in 1857
[Strawberry Leaf Tiara | Sunray Fringe Tiara | Diamond Star Tiara | Diamond Pampilles]
Sovereign’s Parade at Sandhurst in 2023
The Christening of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark in 2011
The Duke and Duchess of Kent at Guildhall Banquet in 1984
The Spanish State Visit to Norway in 1982
The Afghanistan State Visit to Japan in 1969
Princess Elizabeth at the Vatican in 1951
Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara
Sunray Fringe Tiara
Diamond Star Tiara
Diamond Pampilles
Empress Eugenie’s Andean Emerald Cross
Alexandra – The Lost Queen
At the end of last month, our dear friend and Associate Editor Sam Gillespie published her long-awaited book, Alexandra – The Lost Queen, which brings renewed attention to the fascinating life of Queen Alexandra of Yugoslavia, a tragic life conducted in the dazzling public eye but ending largely in obscurity!
Today in Royal History | April 13
The 77th Birthday of Sultanah Maliha of Kedah
The Birth of Archduchess Rosemary of Austria, Princess of Tuscany in 1904
[Empress Marie-Louise’s Topaz Parure]
The Birth of Catherine de’ Medici in 1519
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco in Florence in 2023
Royals at the Burnham Market Horse Trials in 2019
The Engagement of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Sybilla Weiller in 1994
The Norwegian State Visit to Britain in 1988
The Dutch State Visit to Britain in 1972
The Christening of Prince Gustav of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg in 1969
The Royal Family at the Badminton Horse Trials in 1962
Order of Malta Ball in Paris
Princess Caroline of Monaco and Hanover led the Royal and Noble Guests at the Ball of the Sovereign Order of Malta at the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée in Paris in April 11th, which was the first Gala held for the Order in Paris since 1967.
Today in Royal History | April 12
The Death of Grand Duchess Olga Feodorovna of Russia in 1891
[Russian Sapphire Devant de Corsage]
The Wedding of Prince Laurent of Belgium in 2003
[Princess Claire of Belgium’s Wedding Tiara]
Cartier Exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales in Vienna in 1986
Princess Grace at Order of Malta Gala in Paris in 1967
The Royal Film Premiere of ‘Captain Horatio Hornblower’ in 1951
Cartier Exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style
As we revealed in our article on the Jewels on Display earlier this week, we were invited to the preview of the highly anticipated ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’ Exhibition in the King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, which opened yesterday.!
Empress Auguste Viktoria’s Aquamarine Tiara
Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Auguste Viktoria of Germany, who died on this day in 1921! The last Kaiserin of Germany, the Empress possessed a plethora of important jewels, which included this magnificent Aquamarine and Diamond Tiara!
Today in Royal History | April 11
The Death of Empress Auguste Viktoria of Germany in 1921
[Prussian Diamond Scroll Tiara | Aquamarine Tiara | Prussian Clover Coronet | Emerald Laurel Wreath Tiara | Ruby Parure | Prussian Aquamarine Earrings | Prussian Sapphire and Pearl Brooch]
The Death of Baron Niclas Silfverschiöld in 2017
Sotheby’s Property of the Marquess of Anglesey | 11 April 2024
The French State Visit to The Netherlands in 2023
The Duchess of Gloucester and Mike Tindall on Parkinson’s Awareness Month in 2021
The Anglo-Danish Dinner at the Dorchester Hotel in 1962
The Iranian State Visit to the United States in 1962
Lady Montagu of Beaulieu’s Pearl Tiara
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of the late Lady Montagu of Beaulieu, who passed away at the age of 101 on this day in 1996! Lady Montagu often wore this delicate Pearl and Diamond Tiara, which was recently displayed at Beaulieu Palace House!
Today in Royal History | April 10
The 19th Birthday of Princess Ariane of the Netherlands
The Death of Lady Montagu of Beaulieu in 1996
[Lady Montagu of Beaulieu’s Pearl Tiara]
The 53rd Birthday of Princess Tatjana of Liechtenstein, Baroness von Lattorff
The 64th Birthday of the Duchess of Oldenburg
The Wedding of Princess Haya of Jordan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai in 2004
The Wedding of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan in 1959
[Japanese Diamond Scroll Tiara]
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko’s 60th Anniversary in 2019
The Jordanian State Visit to Norway in 2000
The Norwegian Banquet at the Guildhall in 1988
The Swedish State Visit to Denmark in 1975
Royal Jewels in ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’
Earlier today, we were invited to the preview of the highly anticipated ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’ Exhibition in the King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, which opens to the public tomorrow. While we will have a full article on the exhibit later, we are first featuring all the Jewels from the late Queen on display in the exhibition marking the centenary of her birth!