Today marks the 140th Anniversary of the Birth of Crown Princess Cecilie of Prussia, who was born on this day in 1886! The daughter of the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Grand Duchess Anastasia , she married the last German Crown Prince and had a splendid jewellery collection, full of old family heirlooms and contemporary pieces, which included this Diamond Loop Tiara!
The Birth of King Ananda Mahidol of Thailand in 1925
The Birth of Crown Princess Cecilie of Prussia in 1886
[Prussian Meander Tiara | Fabergé Tiara | Prussian Sapphire Parure | Diamond Loop Tiara | Prussian Ruby Parure | Sapphire and Pearl Brooch]
The British State Visit to France in 2023
Belgian Royal Family at House of European History in 2020
Together launch at Kensington Palace in 2018
The Christening of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway in 1973
Princess Margaret in Japan in 1969
The Christening of Princess Alexia of Greece in 1965
Princess Anne’s First Day of School in 1963
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 20th Anniversary Gala for the Prince Albert II Foundation in the Salle Garnier of the Monte Carlo Opera House on the evening of September 18th.
Last week, Duchess Sophie-Dorothée of Württemberg wore the heirloom Diamond Tiara from the last Queen of Württemberg to marry Philipp Polack in Altshausen, which is not the usual Württemberg Bridal Diadem but has been worn by several Brides of the House of Württemberg.
The Death of Elizabeth, Duchess of Northumberland in 2012
[The Northumberland Tiara | Tiaras]
The Birth of Mona, Countess Beauchamp in 1895
[Beauchamp Pearl and Diamond Tiara | Empress Eugénie’s Diamond Bow Brooch]
The Wedding of Princess Charlotte of Luxembourg in 1993
Royal Guests at the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s Committal Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in 2022
The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022
The Baptism of Prince Charles of Luxembourg in 2020
King Felipe and Queen Letizia at Teatro Real in 2018
The Funeral of King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV of Tonga in 2006
The Belgian State Visit to Spain in 1994
The Princess of Wales at Charity Film Premiere of ‘Stepping Out’ in 1991
The Enthronement of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in 1973
The Thai State Visit to Norway in 1960
The Greek State Visit to Yugoslavia in 1955
Duchess of Kent at Metropolitan Opera House in 1954
Last week, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, the only child of the Prince of Hanover and Princess Caroline of Monaco, announced her engagement to her longtime boyfriend Ben-Sylvester Strautmann in Paris!
The 81st Birthday of Princess Marie Louise of Prussia, Countess of Schönburg-Glauchau
The Birth of Queen Anne of Romania in 1923
[Romanian Greek Key Tiara | Diamond Spike Tiara | Schaumburg-Lippe Sapphire Tiara | Sapphire Suite | Diamond Sautoir | Fleur-de-Lys Brooch | The Jewels of Queen Anne of Romania]
The Death of Princess Margaret of Denmark and Bourbon-Parma in 1992
[Bourbon Parma Tiara | Floral Tiara | Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara | Pearl Earrings]
The Wedding of King Constantine of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark in 1964
Heads of State Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2022
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel in Copenhagen in 2019
King Felipe and Queen Letizia at Teatro Real in Madrid in 2019
King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie’s Golden Wedding Anniversary in 2014
The British State Visit to Brunei in 1998
King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie’s Silver Anniversary in 1989
Funeral of Princess Grace of Monaco in 1982
The Maharaja of Jaipur’s Silver Jubilee in 1947
Royal Guests at the Wedding of King Constantine II of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark
Happy Birthday to Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, who turns 58 today! The Miller Heiress who is a successful Businesswoman married to the Head of the former Greek Royal Family, Crown Princess Marie-Chantal has worn several splendid Royal Heirlooms which include Queen Frederica’s Art Deco Diamond Clips!
There have been many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with magnificent Antique Jewels are going on Auction in the Sotheby’s ‘High Jewellery’ Sale in Hong Kong today!
The 41st Birthday of Crown Prince of Tonga
The 58th Birthday Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece
[ Queen Sophie’s Diamond Tiara | Miller Fringe Tiara | Diamond Earrings | Art Deco Diamond Clips | JAR Earrings]
The Death of Archduchess Rosa, Duchess of Württemberg in 1983
[Württemberg Diamond Tiara | Württemberg Royal Tiaras]
The 91st Birthday of Princess Helene of Orléans, Countess von Limburg-Stirum
[Countess of Paris’ Action Française Tiara]
The Birth of Mollie, Duchess of Buccleuch in 1900
[The Duchess of Buccleuch’s Tiaras | Buccleuch Diamond Belt]
The Birth of Princess Margaret of Denmark and Bourbon-Parma in 1895
[Bourbon Parma Tiara | Floral Tiara | Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara | Pearl Earrings]
The Birth of Grand Duchess Eleonore of Hesse in 1871
[Hesse Turquoise and Moonstone Tiara | Hesse Strawberry Leaf Tiara | Hesse Medieval Emerald Tiara | Hesse Star Tiara]
The Wedding of Viscount Althrop in 1989
Grandchildren’s Vigil over the Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022
The Wedding Ball of King Constantine of Greece and Princess Anne Marie of Denmark in 1964
Royal Holiday at Balmoral in 1927
Royal Guests at the Wedding Gala of King Constantine II of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark
Last week, we received the sad news of the passing of the beloved Princess Astrid of Norway, Mrs Ferner at the age of 94! The late Princess Astrid wore, received and inherited many spectacular Royal Heirlooms, some of which have or will return to the main Royal Family while others are set to remain with her descendants!
There have been many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with spectacular Antique Jewels are going on Auction in the Bonhams ‘Fine Jewellery’ Sale in London today!
The Death of Princess Ragnhild of Norway in 2012
[Boucheron Pearl Circle Tiara | Queen Maud’s Diamond Tiara | Vasa Tiara | Pearl Brooch | Pearl Earrings | Art Deco Diamond Bracelet]
The Wedding of Princess Maria of Romania in 1995
The Wedding of Prince George of Denmark and Anne Bowes-Lyon, Viscountess Anson in 1950
Royal Vigil over the Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022
The British State Visit to Brunei in 1998
Prince Harry leaves Hospital in 1984
Royal Guests arrive in Athens in 1964
King Constantine and Princess Anne Marie’s Pre-Wedding Dinner in Athens in 1964
Wedding Gifts of King Constantine II of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark
Queen Máxima, the Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia, Princess Ariane, Prince Constantjin and Princess Laurentien joined King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands as he gave the annual Prinsjesdag (Prince’s Day or Budget Day) Speech to the Dutch Parliament to outline the government’s agenda for the coming session on September 15th in The Hague. The annual ceremony is held on the third Tuesday of every September. Continue reading
This past weekend, the Margravine of Baden wore an heirloom Diamond and Sapphire Anchor Brooch with a long royal provenance through several generations of her husband’s family at the Wedding of Duchess Sophie Dorothea of Württemberg and Philippe Polack.
The 36th Birthday of former Princess Ayako of Takamado
[Diamond Tiara | Diamond Necklace Tiara]
The 42nd Birthday of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
The Death of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden in 1973
The 53rd Birthday of Prince Daniel of Sweden
The 54th Birthday of Queen Letizia of Spain
[Fleur-de-Lys Tiara | Spanish Floral Tiara | Prussian Diamond Tiara | Cartier Pearl Tiara | Mellerio Shell Tiara | Queen Maria Christina’s Loop Tiara | Ansorena Fleur de Lys Tiara | Queen Sofia’s Ruby Necklace | Joyas de Pasar | The Jewels of Queen Letizia of Spain | The Spanish Royal Tiaras]
The Death of Dame Margaret Greville in 1942
[Greville Tiara | Greville Emerald Tiara | Greville Festoon Necklace | Greville Ruby Necklace | Greville Emerald Necklace | Diamond Peardrop Earrings | Greville Emerald Earrings | Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings | Diamond Bow Brooch | Pearl Earrings | Greville Ivy Leaf Clips | The Jewels of Dame Margaret Greville]
The Birth of Roberte Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough in 1892
[Bessborough Tiara | Diamond Tiara]
The Wedding of Princess Helene of Yugoslavia in 2018
The Wedding of Prince Kyril of Bulgaria in 1989
The Wedding of Prince Marco Torlonia and Princess Orsetta Caracciolo in 1960
King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee Banquet | Golden Jubilee Celebrations in 2023
Jewels of Princess Micaela, Countess of Paris on Auction in 2023
Last week, we received the sad news of the passing of the beloved Princess Astrid of Norway, Mrs Ferner at the age of 94! The late Princess Astrid often wore the striking Vasa Tiara over the past 75 years, which will now return to the main line of the Norwegian Royal Family along with Queen Alexandra’s Turquoise Tiara!
Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Carmen Franco, Duchess of Franco and Marchioness of Villaverde, who was born on this day in 1926! The only daughter of Spanish Dictator General Franco often wore this versatile Pearl and Diamond Tiara from her mother, ‘Doña Pearls’!
The 36th Birthday of Fernando Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Huéscar
The Birth of Sir Angus Ogilvy in 1928
[Ogilvy Tiara | Princess Alexandra’s Golden Jubilee Necklace]
The Death of Princess Grace of Monaco in 1982
[Bains de Mer Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Cartier Diamond Necklace | Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Tiara | Ruby Tiara | Empress Joséphine’s Diamond Tiara | The Jewels of Princess Grace of Monaco]
The 71st Birthday of Pope Leo XIV
The Birth of Carmen Franco, Duchess of Franco in 1926
The Birth of Maharani Mehtab Kaur of Patiala in 1922
King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee Gala in 2023
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Vatican in 2023
Queen Elizabeth II’s Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall in 2022
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima at Council of State Gala in 2017
Swedish Opening of Parliament 2016
The Norwegian State Visit to Denmark in 1974
King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie’s First Official Portraits in 1964
The Engagement of Prince Juan Carlos of Spain and Princess Sofia of Greece in 1961
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe joined the extended Württemberg Royal Family to celebrate the Wedding of Duchess Sophie-Dorothée of Württemberg and Philipp Polack in Altshausen on September 12th.
