King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were received by Pope Leo XIV on a visit to the Vatican on March 20th, their first visit after the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV last year.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain at the Vatican
Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara
Today marks the Centenary of the Death of Queen Lovisa of Denmark, who passed away on this day in 1926, 100 years ago! The Swedish Princess who became the Queen of Denmark and the mother of Danish and Norwegian Kings, Queen Lovisa had a legendary jewellery collection and to mark the anniversary, we are revisiting the spectacular Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara that has passed through the Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian Royal Families for the past 200 years!
Today in Royal History | March 20
The Death of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in 2004
[Stuart Diamond Tiara | Dutch Sapphire Tiara | Dutch Mellerio Ruby Tiara | Dutch Diamond Bandeau | Württemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara | Dutch Emerald Parure | Antique Pearl Tiara | Queen Emma’s Diamond Aigrette | Dutch Pearl and Diamond Stomacher | Dutch Diamond Stars | Dutch East Indies Bracelet | Dutch Emerald Pendant | Queen Emma’s Diamond Stomacher | The Dutch Royal Tiaras]
The 78th birthday of Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan
The Death of Queen Emma of the Netherlands in 1934
[Dutch Sapphire Tiara | Queen Emma’s Diamond Tiara | Dutch Mellerio Ruby Tiara | Diamond Aigrette | Sapphire Bow Brooch | Dutch Diamond Stars | Queen Emma’s Diamond Stomacher | The Dutch Royal Tiaras]
The Death of Queen Lovisa of Denmark in 1926
[Pearl Poiré Tiara | Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara | Danish Ruby Parure | Crown Diamond Parure | Pink Topaz Parure | Danish Diamond Rivière | Pearl Poire Brooch | Diamond Brooches | Antique Diamond Parure | Antique Diamond Earrings | Pearl Brooch]
The Wedding of Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein and Princess Margaretha of Luxembourg in 1982
The Wedding of King Peter II of Yugoslavia and Princess Alexandra of Greece in 1944
[Royal Guests | Girandole Earrings]
The Jordanian Official Visit to the Netherlands in 2018
The Prince and Princess of Wales in Australia in 1983
Prince and Princess of Wales in Australia in 1983
Princess Anne’s Kidnapping Attempt in 1974
The Royal Film Premiere of ‘Dunkirk’ in 1958
The Funeral of Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna, Princess Nicholas of Greece in 1957
The Wedding Gala of Crown Prince Olav of Norway and Princess Martha of Sweden in 1929
Savoy-Aosta Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Anne, Duchess of Aosta, who passed away on this day in 1986! The The Orléans Princess who married her Italian cousin, becoming the celebrated Vicereine of Abyssinia during the Italian Occupation, the Duchess had a spectacular jewellery collection, which was highlighted by the magnificent Savoy-Aosta Diamond Tiara!
Royal Tiaras at the Nigerian State Banquet at Windsor Castle
We got to see several spectacular Royal and Noble Tiaras worn at last night’s State Banquet held by the British Royal Family for the Nigerian President and First Lady at Windsor Castle, on their State Visit to the United Kingdom this week!
Today in Royal History | March 19
The Death of Princess Maria del Rosario ‘Yayo’ de Ligne de La Trémoïlle in 2023
The Death of Princess Anne, Duchess of Aosta in 1986
[The Savoy-Aosta Tiara | Duchess of Aosta’s Emerald Necklace | Ruby Necklace]
The 71st Birthday of Lady Sarah McCorquodale
[Spencer Tiara | Pearl Choker | Frances Shand Kydd’s Diamond Earrings]
The Wedding of Countess Margherita von und zu Arco-Zinneber in 2022
The Wedding of Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois and Count Pierre de Polignac in 1920
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Belize in 2022
Royals and the Coronavirus in 2020
The Queen and Duchess of Cambridge at King’s College London in 2019
The Wedding Ball of Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein and Princess Margaretha of Luxembourg in 1982
The Spanish State Visit to Denmark in 1980
The Engagement of Crown Prince Harald of Norway in 1968
Nigerian State Visit to Britain
The British Royal Family are hosting Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle on their State Visit to the United Kingdom this week.
Schaumburg-Lippe Diamond Palmette Tiara
Happy Birthday to the Princess zu Schaumburg-Lippe, who celebrates her 45th Birthday today! This magnificent Diamond Palmette Tiara is an heirloom of the House of Schaumburg-Lippe!
Christie’s Jewels Online | 19 March 2026
After a gap of several months, we are again seeing some striking Jewels coming up for Auction this month, including these magnificent antique Jewels going on Auction in the Christie’s ‘Jewels Online’ Sale in New York City tomorrow!
Today in Royal History | March 18
The Death of King Umberto II of Italy in 1983
[Queen Marie-José’s Diamond Earrings | Queen Marie-José’s Sapphire Necklace | Savoy Knot Brooches | Queen Margherita’s Musy Tiara]
The 45th Birthday of the Princess zu Schaumburg-Lippe
[Schaumburg-Lippe Diamond Palmette Tiara]
The Death of King Farouk of Egypt in 1965
The Birth of Margaret, Princess of Hesse and by Rhine in 1913
[Hesse Star Tiara | Hesse Turquoise and Moonstone Tiara | Hesse Strawberry Leaf Tiara]
The Birth of Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll in 1848
[Queen Victoria’s Emerald Tiara | Diamond Daisy Brooches | Emerald Brooch]
The Wedding of Infanta Elena of Spain in 1995
[Marichalar Tiara | Royal Guests]
Council of State Dinner at Amalienborg Palace in 2024
The Royal Film Premiere of ‘A Passage To India’ in 1985
The Spanish State Visit to the Netherlands in 1980
Royal Holiday at Windsor in 1961
Princess of Wales at St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Princess of Wales, Colonel of the Irish Guards, visited the Regiment for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Mons Barracks in Aldershot on March 17th.
Princess Patricia’s Diamond Tiara
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Patricia of Connaught / Lady Patricia Ramsay, who was born on this day in 1886! The granddaughter of Queen Victoria who gave up her title to marry a Scottish Earl’s son and was the aunt of Swedish and Danish Royals, Lady Patricia wore several magnificent jewels, including this Diamond Tiara!
Engagement of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson
The Royal Family announced the Engagement of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson at Buckingham Palace on this day in 1986, 40 years ago!
Today in Royal History | March 17
The 60th Birthday of Penny, Lady Ivor Mountbatten
[Milford Haven Ruby Kokoshnik Tiara]
The Birth of Queen Tadj ol-Molouk of Iran in 1896
The Birth of Princess Patricia of Connaught | Lady Patricia Ramsay in 1886
[Diamond Tiara | Honeysuckle Tiara | Fringe Tiara | Diamond Jubilee Chain | Diamond Bow Brooch | Pearl Brooch | Maple Leaf Brooch | Diamond Brooch]
The Christening of Lena Tindall in 2019
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2023 | 2022 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Paris in 2017
Culture and Sport Gala at Christiansborg Palace in 2009
The Wedding Gala of Infanta Elena of Spain in 1995
The Belgian State Visit to Luxembourg in 1994
The Engagement of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson in 1986
Queen Margrethe in Saudi Arabia in 1984
The Royal Tour of the Caribbean in 1966
St Patrick’s Day
[Irish Guards Brooch | Connaught Diamond Shamrock Tiara | Duchess of Argyll’s Diamond Shamrock Tiara | Dufferin and Ava Shamrock Tiara | Crown Princess Cecilie’s Fabergé Tiara]
Connaught Diamond Fringe Tiara
Today marks the 165th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Victoria, Duchess of Kent, who died on this day in 1861! The Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld Princess who became the Princess of Leiningen before marrying the Duke of Kent and becoming the mother of Queen Victoria, the Duchess was at the centre of splendid courts for her entire life, often wearing her magnificent Diamond Fringe Necklace!
Outfit breakdowns hit social media first, and the palace photos follow later
Today in Royal History | March 16
The Death of Archduchess Elisabeth Marie of Austria in 1963
[Empress Elisabeth’s Diamond Stars]
The Death of Princess Victoria, Duchess of Kent in 1861
[Kent Amethyst Parure | Diamond Fringe Necklace | Diamond Brooch]
The Wedding of Prince Christian of Hanover
The Duke of Sussex at Mountbatten Festival of Music in 2019
The Luxembourg State Banquet at the Royal Palace of Brussels in 1999
The Oman State Visit to Britain in 1982
The Commonwealth Prime Ministers’ Banquet at Buckingham Palace in 1961
The Gala Performance at Covent Garden in 1960
The Wedding Banquet of the Shah of Iran and Princess Fawzia of Egypt in 1939
Wedding of Crown Prince Leka of Albania
The Royal Court of Albania has announced the Marriage of Crown Prince Leka of Albania and Blerta Celibashi, who got married at the Château Apponyi in Slovakia on March 15th.
Danish State Visit to Australia
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark are making their first State Visit to her native Australia from March 14-19, which is their first State Visit outside Europe following visits to Sweden, Norway, Greenland, Finland, France, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The Royal Couple made their first 12-Day Official Visit to Australia in 2005.
Countess of Paris’ Diamond Badge
Happy 60th Birthday to Princess Cristina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies! The eldest daughter of the late Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria and Princess Anne of Orléans acquired this Diamond Badge made for the Ladies-in-Waiting of the first Countess of Paris from the auction of the estate of her grandmother, the late Countess of Paris!