Two Kings and Four Queens led Ninety-Seven Royals from around Europe for the second ‘Cruise of Kings’ on the ‘Achilleus’ around the Ionian Islands in Greece, on this day in 1956, 70 years ago, following the legendary cruise on the ‘Agamemnon’ two years earlier. Continue reading
The Death of Virginia Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie in 2024
The Death of Princess Christina of the Netherlands in 2019
[Dutch Laurel Wreath Tiara | Queen Juliana’s Turquoise Chain]
The Birth of Prince Franz Joseph II of Liechtenstein in 1906
The Birth of Cynthia, Countess Spencer in 1897
[Spencer Honeysuckle Tiara | Spencer Tiara | Spencer Diamond Rivière | Diamond Earrings | Tourmaline Brooch]
Tivoli Gardens 175th Anniversary Gala in 2018
The Funeral of Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau in 2013
Royal Holiday in Spain in 1990
Prince Franz Joseph’s 80th Birthday in 1986
Royal Holiday in Scotland in 1986
The Jordanian State Visit to the United States in 1974
Royal Holiday in Greece in 1956
The Princess Royal celebrates her 76th Birthday today! The only daughter of the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne has amassed a magnificent collection of heirloom jewels and modern acquisitions over the past six decades as one of the most hardworking members of the Royal Family, but also once wore this mystery Diamond Scroll Tiara!
The 76th Birthday of the Princess Royal
[Diamond Festoon Tiara | Princess Andrew’s Meander Tiara | Cartier Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara | Queen Mother’s Double Meander Tiara | Diamond Scroll Tiara | Queen’s Three-Strand Pearl Necklace | Diamond Festoon Necklace | Diamond Necklace | Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Sapphire Choker | Queen Mary’s City of London Choker | Pakistani Turquoise Necklace | Diamond Bow Brooch | Gold Brooch | Diamond Star Brooch | Aquamarine Suite | Queen Alexandra’s Edwardian Choker | The Jewels of the Princess Royal]
Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine’s First Day of School in 2017
The Indian Independence Ceremony in 1947
Indian Independence Day
[Queen in India | Belgian State Visit to India | Swedish Royal Visits to India | Dutch State Visit to India | Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in India | Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in India]
Happy Birthday to Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah of Malaysia, who turns 67 today! The accomplished Perak Princess who is the consort of the Sultan of Johor and the current Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen) of Malaysia, Queen Zarith Sofiah has gained access to the Gandik Diraja Tiara but has a spectacular collection of jewels, including this Diamond Tiara!
Princess Anne was photographed by Norman Parkinson for her 21st Birthday, which were released on this day in 1971, 55 years ago. Many of the Portraits were then included in the September 1971 Issue of British Vogue.
The 53rd Birthday of Princess Thyra of Hanover
[Crown Princess Thyra’s Diamond Choker Tiara]
The 67th Birthday of Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah of Malaysia
[Johor Diamond Tiara | Gandik Diraja Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Johor Diamond Necklace | Johor Royal Tiaras]
Royal Holiday at the Castle of Mey in 1983
Princess Anne’s 21st Birthday Portraits in 1971
Royal Holiday in Hanover in 1959
The Pakistan Independence Ceremony in 1947
[Royal Visits to Pakistan | Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Pakistan | Pakistani Turquoise Necklace]
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Madame, The Countess of Paris, who was born on this day in 1911! The French-born Brazilian Princess who was the Consort of the Head of the House of Orléans for over sixty years and the mother of eleven illustriously married children, the Countess possessed some spectacular heirlooms, like this heirloom Diamond Brooch!
The Birth of the Countess of Paris in 1911
[Orléans Sapphire Parure | Orléans Sapphire and Pearl Tiara | Action Française Tiara | Coty Emerald Tiara | Diamond Bracelet Bandeau | Chaumet Curvilinear Tiara | Empress Joséphine’s Diamond Tiara | Mellerio Pearl Earrings | Diamond Earrings | Diamond Brooch | Orléans Royal Tiaras]
The Birth of Queen Adelaide in 1792
[Queen Adelaide’s Fringe Necklace | Diamond Brooch]
The Funeral of Queen Anne of Romania in 2016
Royal Holiday in Scotland in 1995
Royal Holiday at the Marivent Palace in 1987
Royal Holiday at Skaugum in 1959
Danish Royal Family in London in 1956
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Sirikit of Thailand, who was born on this day in 1932! The glamorous Princess was the popular Thai Queen and cultural icon for almost seven decades and the world’s longest-serving Queen Consort, Queen Sirikit had an incredible jewellery collection, which included this magnificent Diamond Corsage!
The Death of Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau in 2013
The 26th Birthday of Prince Achileas-Andreas of Greece
The 88th Birthday of Countess Karin of Rosenborg
[Princess Viggo’s Diamond Spike Tiara]
The Birth of Queen Sirikit of Thailand in 1932
[Diamond Fringe Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Thai Tiara | Sapphire Suite | Modern Floral Tiara | Emerald Necklace | Diamond Bird Brooches | Diamond Bracelets | Emerald Flower Earrings | The Thai Royal Tiaras | Diamond Earrings | Thai Diamond Corsage | The Jewels of Queen Sirikit of Thailand]
The Birth of Princess Marie Louise in 1872
[Cartier India Tiara | Diamond Sunburst Brooch | Honeysuckle Tiara | Cartier Stomacher | Diamond Star Brooch]
The Funeral of Pope Paul VI in 1978
Royalty from around Europe have gathered for the Opening Ceremony of the FEI World Championships in Aachen in Germany on August 11th, one of the equestrian world’s most prestigious events.
There are not many antique Jewels coming up for Auction this time of year, but there are some spectacular Antique Jewels going on Auction in the Bonhams ‘Antique Jewelry’ Sale in Los Angeles today!
The 58th Birthday of Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau
[Diamond Tiara | Pearl Button Tiara | Sapphire Necklace Tiara | Mellerio Ruby Parure | Queen Wilhelmina’s Diamond Trellis Necklace]
Sovereign’s Parade at Sandhurst in 2017
The Engagement of Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Jonas Bergstrom in 2009
Royal Holiday at the Castle of Mey in 1989
Queen Sofia, the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia joined King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain for a Dinner in Palma de Mallorca on August 8th, during their annual Summer Holiday in Palma de Mallorca and a few days after their traditional Reception at the Palacio de Marivent.
The Royal Family of Pahang continued the Wedding Celebrations for Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Princess Ilyana Alia Binti Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah of Pahang and Christopher Lionel Froggatt with a Majlis Persandingan Diraja Ceremony at the Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on August 8th, following the Akad Nikah Ceremony.
The 52nd Birthday of Baroness Helle Reedtz-Thott
The Birth of Alastair, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn in 1914
The Birth of Queen Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo of Spain, Duchess of Aosta in 1847
[Duchess of Aosta’s Musy Pearl Tiara]
The Wedding of Duchess Fleur of Württemberg and Count Moritz von Goëss in 2003
The Royal Family leave for Balmoral in 1963
Summer at Clarence House in 1951
Playful Royals at Clarence House in 1951
The Coronation of King Edward VII in 1902
The Royal Family of Pahang celebrated the Wedding of Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Princess Ilyana Alia Binti Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah of Pahang and Christopher Lionel Froggatt at the Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on August 7th.
