The Swedish Royal Family are hosting Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and First Lady Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam on their State Visit to Sweden from October 19-21.
Singapore State Visit to Sweden
Vietnamese State Visit to Denmark
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark are hosting Vietnamese President Tô Lâm and First Lady Ngô Phương Ly on their State Visit to Denmark from October 19-21, to highlight areas of common interest such as green solutions, health, food, and further regional and international cooperation.
Duchess of Angoulême’s Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 175th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Marie Thérèse, Duchess of Angoulême, who passed away on this day in 1851! The only child of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette to survive the French Revolution married her cousin and later became the last Queen of France for 20 mins, so we are featuring her magnificent Diamond Tiara!
Bonhams Online Jewellery | 20 October 2026
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with spectacular Antique Jewels going on Auction in the Bonhams ‘Online Jewellery’ Sale in London tomorrow!
Today in Royal History | October 19
The 62nd Birthday of Prince Laurent of Belgium
The Death of Madeleine Marie Isabelle de Noailles, Princess of Poix in 1944
The Death of Princess Marie Thérèse, Duchess of Angoulême in 1851
[Diamond Tiara | Queen Marie Antoinette’s Diamond Bracelets |Emerald Tiara]
The French Crown Jewels stolen from the Louvre in 2025
Global Investment Summit Reception at Windsor Castle in 2021
Princess of Asturias Awards 2018
The Wedding Gala of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy in 2012
The Norwegian State Visit to Japan in 1983
The Christening of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway in 1971
The Norwegian State Visit to Scotland in 1962
Gala Performance at Covent Garden in 1960
Banquet at Lambeth Palace in 1955
Concert at the Royal Festival Hall in 1953
Queen at Royal Festival Hall in 1953
Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent in Bath in 1938
Funeral of Empress Maria Feodorovna in 1928
Princess Mary’s Art Deco Diamond Scroll Brooch
Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Marion, Countess of Harewood, who was born on this day in 1926! The Austrian Pianist who was married to a King’s grandson and later a scandalous MP, the Countess was rarely seen wearing the jewels of her mother-in-law, Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, an exception being her Art Deco Diamond Scroll Brooch!
Today in Royal History | October 18
The Death of Princess Gina of Liechtenstein in 1989
[Habsburg Fringe Tiara | Sapphire Suite | Diamond Earrings | Diamond Choker | Diamond Brooch]
The 81st Birthday of Lady Sarah Keswick
The Birth of Lady Saltoun in 1930
The Birth of Marion, Countess of Harewood in 1926
[Harewood Floral Tiara | Art Deco Diamond Scroll Brooch]
The Wedding of Archduke Georg of Austria and Duchess Eilika of Oldenburg in 1997
King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Mansion House in 2023
The Spanish State Visit to Germany in 2022
Queen Camilla at the Booker Prize in 2022
Princess of Asturias Awards in 2019
Olympic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2016
Swedish Royal Wedding Dresses Exhibition in 2016
The Iranian State Visit to France in 1961
Banquet at Nepalese Embassy in 1960
The Funeral of King Alexander of Yugoslavia in 1934
The Wedding Gala of Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in 1932
Queen Marie of Romania’s visit to America in 1926
Wedding of Duchess Pauline of Württemberg and Count Constantin of Königsegg-Aulendorf
Royal Guests and Relatives have gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of Duchess Pauline of Württemberg and Count Constantin of Königsegg-Aulendorf in the Klosterkirche St. Quirinus at Schloss Tegernsee on October 17th.
Queen Josefina’s Pearl Necklace
Yesterday marked the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Ebba Bernadotte, Countess of Wisborg, who passed away in 1946! The Aristocratic Lady-in-Waiting who became the morganatic wife of a Swedish Prince, Princess Ebba received Queen Josefina’s Pearl Necklace!
Today in Royal History | October 17
The 30th Birthday of Princess Marie-Caroline of Liechtenstein
[Habsburg Fringe Tiara | Princess Marie’s Diamond Earrings]
The Death of Emperor Puyi of China in 1967
The Birth of Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna in 1853
[Bolin Ruby Tiara | Fringe Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Faberge Pearl Tiara | Pearl Brooch | The Jewels of Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, Duchess of Sale-Coburg und Gotha and Edinburgh]
Portuguese State Visit to Belgium in 2023
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Lahore in 2019
The Wedding Gala of Archduke Georg of Austria and Duchess Eilika of Oldenburg in 1997
The Luxembourg State Banquet at the Royal Palace of Stockholm in 1991
British State Visit to Malaysia in 1989
The British State Visit to Spain in 1988
British State Banquet at the Royal Palace of Madrid in 1988
The British State Visit to the Vatican in 1980
The Nepalese State Visit to Britain in 1960
The Thai State Visit to Luxembourg in 1960
Princess Elizabeth in Toronto in 1951
Jewels of Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, Duchess of Sale-Coburg und Gotha and Edinburgh
Princess Yolanda of Savoy’s Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Yolanda of Savoy, Countess of Bergolo, who passed away on this day in 1986! The eldest daughter of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, Princess Yolanda married an Italian Count, and we are revisiting Princess Yolanda’s spectacular Petochi Diamond Tiara!
Today in Royal History | October 16
The Death of Princess Olga of Yugoslavia in 1997
[Diamond Kokoshnik Tiara | Boucheron Diamond Tiara | Queen Olga’s Diamond Rivière | Emerald Earrings | Greek Ruby Parure | Crown Brooch | Diamond Earrings | The Jewels of Princess Olga of Yugoslavia]
The Death of Queen Farida of Egypt in 1988
[Queen Farida’s Diamond Peacock Tiara | Art Deco Floral Tiara | Art Deco Diamond Chandelier Earrings | The Jewels of Queen Farida of Egypt]
The Death of Princess Yolanda of Savoy, Countess of Bergolo in 1986
The Death of Princess Theodora, Margravine of Baden in 1969
[Baden Sunburst Tiara | Baden Ruby Tiara | Baden Sapphire Necklace | Baden Emerald Necklace | Baden Royal Tiaras]
The Death of Princess Margarete Karola of Saxony, Princess of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen in 1962
[Hohenzollern Sapphire Parure]
The Death of Princess Helen of Serbia, Princess Jelena Petrovna of Russia in 1962
The Death of Princess Ebba Bernadotte in 1946
[Queen Sofia’s Pink Topaz Tiara | Queen Josefina’s Pearl Necklace]
The 76th Birthday of the Princess zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn
[Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn Pearl Tiara | Diamond Flower Tiara]
The Birth of Lady Elizabeth Longman in 1924
The Birth of King Zahir Shah of Afghanistan in 1914
The Birth of Infanta Isabel Alfonsa of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Countess Zamoyska in 1904
[Infanta Isabel Alfonsa’s Diamond Brooch | Floral Tiara | Sapphire Tiara]
The Birth of Queen Maria Pia of Portugal in 1847
[Diamond Tiara | Portuguese Star Tiara | Portuguese Crown Sapphires]
The Execution of Queen Marie Antoinette in 1793
[Queen Marie Antoinette’s Pearl Necklace | Diamond Bracelets | Habsburg Ruby Parure | Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family]
The Wedding of Countess Vera Arrivabene and Count Briano Martinoni Caleppio in 2021
The Wedding of Rafael Medina, 20th Duke of Feria in 2010
Queen at Champions Day at Ascot in 2021
Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Australia in 2018
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry at Charities Forum Event in 2017
Banquet on Royal Yacht Britannia in 1986
Spanish State Visit to Sweden in 1979
Inauguration of Pope John Paul II in 1978
Foreign Royals leave Iran in 1971
Queen’s Cecil Beaton Portraits in 1968
Engagement of Prince Bertil of Sweden and Lilian Craig
The Swedish Royal Court announced the Engagement of Prince Bertil of Sweden and Lilian Craig at the Villa Solbacken in Stockholm on this day in 1976, 50 years ago, following a 34-year relationship in which they choose Duty over Love!
Christie’s Jewels Online | 15 October 2026
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with some spectacular Antique and Art Deco Jewels on Auction in the Christie’s ‘Jewels Online’ Sale in New York City today!
Today in Royal History | October 15
The 21st Birthday of Crown Prince Christian of Denmark
The 67th Birthday of Sarah, Duchess of York
[York Diamond Tiara | Diamond Suite | Ruby Suite | Queen Victoria’s Bow Brooches]
The Wedding of the Prince of Lippe and Countess Maria of Solms-Laubach in 1994
The Wedding of Prince Arthur of Connaught and Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife in 1913
Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th Birthday Gala | 18th Birthday | Royal Guests
King Philippe has lunch with Princess Delphine in 2020
The Belgian State Visit to Luxembourg in 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Pakistan in 2019
Duchess of Sussex is expecting a Baby in 2018
The British State Visit to China in 1986
The Engagement of Prince Bertil of Sweden and Lilian Craig in 1976
The Persian Dinner at Persepolis in 1971
The Dutch State Visit to Thailand in 1963
The Duke of Edinburgh in Denmark in 1955
Royal Guests at the Coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania in 1922
The Coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania in 1922
Royal Tiaras at Persepolis
Nine Kings, Five Queens and an Emperor led over Sixty Royals and Heads of State at the Shah of Iran and Empress Farah’s magnificent Celebrations marking the 2500th Anniversary of the Persian Empire in Persepolis, the ancient capital of the Persian Empire, on this day in 1971, 55 years ago, which had a feast of spectacular Tiaras!
Why Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds Remain Royal Jewelry Classics
Today in Royal History | October 14
The 51st Birthday of the Landgravine of Hesse
[Hesse Ears of Wheat Tiara | Hesse Star Tiara]
The 87th Birthday of Empress Farah of Iran
[Noor-ul-Ain Tiara | Seven Emerald Tiara | Persian Turquoise Tiara | Iranian Royal Tiaras | Empress Eugenie’s Emeralds | The Queen and I]
The Birth of Princess Yayo De Ligne in 1922
The Wedding of the Duchess of Medinaceli in 2023
The Wedding of the Duchess of Alba in 1947
Welsh Opening of Parliament in 2021
The Dutch State Visit to India in 2019
State Opening of Parliament 2019
Dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1982
The 2500th Anniversary of the Persian Empire at Persepolis in 1971
[Royal Tiaras at Persepolis | Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran’s Ultimate Party]
Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako’s Tour of Europe in 1971
The Thai State Visit to France in 1960
Wedding of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and Jetsun Pema
The Royal Family and People of Bhutan celebrated the Wedding of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and Jetsun Pema at the majestic Punakha Dzong on this day in 2011, 15 years ago, which was the third biggest Royal Wedding that year following the Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton and the Wedding of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco.
Reopening of the Teatro Real in Madrid
Queen Frederica and Princess Irene of Greece joined Prince Juan Carlos and Princess Sofia of Spain as well as General Francisco Franco and Carmen Polo for the Reopening of the Teatro Real in Madrid on this day in 1966, 60 years ago, after over four decades of renovations!