Happy Birthday to Queen Sonja of Norway, who turns 89 today! The artistic commoner who became the first Norwegian-born Queen of Norway, Queen Sonja’s jewellery collection has a nice mix of heirloom jewels and modern acquisitions, which includes Queen Alexandra’s Diamond Flower Brooch!
The Death of Archduke Otto von Habsburg in 2011
The 84th Birthday of Prince Michael of Kent
The 89th Birthday of Queen Sonja of Norway
[The Norwegian Emerald Parure | Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara | Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara | Modern Gold Tiara | Diamond Circlet | Oslofjord Tiara | Queen Alexandra’s Diamond Pendant Earrings | Drapers’ Company Brooch | Emerald Bead Suite | Diamond Filigree Brooch | Norwegian Royal Tiaras]
The Birth of Irene Mountbatten, Marchioness of Carisbrooke in 1890
[Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara | Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Emerald Tiara | Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Rivières | Princess of Battenberg’s Diamond Corsage | Teck Ears of Wheat Tiara]
The Wedding of Andrew Parker Bowles and Camilla Shand in 1973
Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2023
Queen Sonja’s 80th Birthday Dinner in 2017
The Coronation of King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho of Tonga in 2015
Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Viggo of Denmark, who passed away on this day in 1966! The wealthy American Heiress for whom a Danish Prince gave up his place in the line of succession, and who became a beloved philanthropist, Princess Viggo possessed some spectacular Jewels, including this spectacular Diamond Fringe Tiara!
The Death of Anne Parsons, Countess of Rosse in 1992
[Rosse Emerald Tiara | Emerald Earrings]
The Death of Princess Viggo of Denmark in 1966
[Garnet Kokoshnik Tiara | Diamond Scroll Tiara | Diamond Spike Tiara | Moonstone Tiara | Diamond Fringe Tiara | Ruby Necklace | Sapphire Parure]
The Birth of Max, Margrave of Baden in 1933
The Wedding of Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein in 1993
Duchess of Kent’s Interview with Simon McCoy in 2018
Queen at Royal Scottish Piper’s Society Ball in 1982
Banquet at American Embassy in Brussels in 1958
Queen at Scottish Royal Variety Show in 1958
The Royal Film Performance of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ in 1957
Crown Prince Olav’s 50th Birthday in 1953
The Queen in Northern Ireland in 1953
Ball at the Savoy Hotel in 1951
Prince Aimone, Duke of Spoleto and Princess Irene of Greece’s Wedding Gala in 1939
Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain sat for what would become the most celebrated of her Portraits by the renowned society painter Philip de László at his London studio on this day in 1926, 100 years ago! This masterpiece remains one of de László’s finest royal portraits and is was loaned earlier this year to the Victoria Eugenia Exhibition at the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Royal Guests gathered from around the globe to join the Princely Family for the magnificent Wedding Ball of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco on the Terraces of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo on this day in 2011, 15 years ago, following a Ceremony in the Courtyard of the Palais Princier de Monaco.
The Death of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe in 2014
[Cartier Diamond Tiara | Cartier Pearl Suite]
The Death of Princess Fawzia of Egypt in 2013
[Van Cleef & Arpels Tiara | Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings]
The 28th Birthday of Maharaja Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur
The 85th Birthday of Countess Albina du Boisrouvray
[Empress Eugenie’s Andean Emerald Cross]
The Birth of King Olav V of Norway in 1903
The Birth of Princess Marie of Greece in 1882
[Cartier Olive Wreath Tiara | Diamond Star Tiara | Queen Olga’s Pearl Brooch]
The Wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco in 2011
The Wedding of King Albert and Queen Paola of Belgium in 1959
The Funeral of the Duke of Württemberg in 2022
Duchess of Cambridge at Wimbledon in 2021
Crown Prince Pavlos’s 50th Birthday in 2017
Scottish Opening of Parliament in 2016
The Wedding Ball of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco in 2011
The Kent Ball at Kensington Palace in 2000
The State Opening of Parliament in 1970
King Olav V of Norway’s Birthday Celebrations
Crown Prince Olav’s 50th Birthday in 1953
The Duke and Duchess of York in Brussels in 1935
Queen Victoria Eugenie’s de László Portrait in 1926
The Devonshire House Ball in 1897
Following visits to Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, the Vatican, Spain and Sweden, Grand Duke Guillaume V and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg were received by President and Madame Macron at the Élysée Palace on their introductory visit to Paris on July 1st.
The Prince of Wales (Duke of Rothesay in Scotland) and the Duke of Edinburgh joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the Service of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 1st, following a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse during Royal Week in Scotland.
Today marks the 65th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, who was born on this day in 1961! The Earl’s daughter who became the Princess of Wales and one of the most iconic (and tragic) women of the last century, the Princess possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, which was highlighted by her seven-strand Pearl and Sapphire Choker!
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of Luxembourg at the Château de Berg on this day in 2006, 20 years ago, which followed a Gala Performance at the Grand Théâtre de la Ville in Luxembourg.
The Death of Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan in 2000
[Diamond Necklace | Diamond Bracelet Tiara | Pearl and Diamond Fringe Necklace | Bulgari Turquoise Necklace]
The Birth of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1961
[Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara | Spencer Tiara | Sapphire Choker | Prince of Wales Feathers Pendant | Art Deco Emerald Choker | Saudi Sapphire Suite | Diamond and Pearl Earrings | Sapphire Earrings | Modern Sapphire Choker | Butterfly Suite | Sapphire Choker | Jewels of Diana, Princess of Wales | 60 Facts about Diana, Princess of Wales]
The Wedding of Celina d’Abo and Jake Giordano in 2023
The Wedding of Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece in 1995
The Wedding of Prince Aimone, Duke of Spoleto and Princess Irene of Greece in 1939
Princess of Girona Foundation Awards 2020 and 2021
Princess Diana Statue Unveiling at Kensington Palace in 2021
The Christening of Princess Isabella of Denmark in 2007
Princess Diana’s 36th Birthday in 1997
The Investiture of the Prince of Wales in 1969
Gala at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 1961
Le Bal at the Palace of Versailles in 1960
Elsie de Wolfe’s Circus Ball in 1939
The Jewels of Diana, Princess of Wales
[Maple Leaf Brooch | 1939 | 1957| 1965 | 1967 | 1970 | 1973 | 1979 | 1983| 1984| 1986 | 1987| 1991 |1994 | 2002 | 2016 | 2017| Royal Visits to Victoria | Royal Visits to Canada]
The Princess Royal and the Duke of Edinburgh joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they hosted a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on June 30th. There are usually four annual Garden Parties hosted by the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyrood House for around 30,000 guests yearly, as well as a few special others.
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of Luxembourg on this day in 2006, 20 years ago, which began with a Gala Performance at the Grand Théâtre de la Ville in Luxembourg.
The Death of Lydia, Lady Deterding in 1980
[Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Pearl Brooch]
The 62nd Birthday of Countess Alexandra of Frederiksborg
[Queen Alexandrine’s Diamond Drop Tiara | Diamond Necklace | Sapphire Necklace]
The Wedding of Charlotte Casiraghi in 2019
The Wedding of Prince Michael of Kent in 1978
The Wedding of Princess Margaretha of Sweden in 1964
Order of Thistle Service in 2022
Eve of the Somme Centenary in 2016
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa’s Silver Anniversary Gala in 2006
Lunch on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog in 1995
Princess Beatrix’s 18th Birthday Gala in 1956
Princess Sirivannavari has joined King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand on a State Visit to the French Republic at the invitation French President Emmanuel Macron from June 28th to July 2nd, marking the 170th anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations following the Thai State Visit to France in 1960.
The Birth of Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands in 1911
The Wedding of Prince Akishino of Japan in 1990
The Wedding of Princess Caroline of Monaco in 1978
Royal Tour of Greenland in 2024
Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2022
The Wedding Gala of Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece in 1995
Crown Prince Pavlos’ Wedding Gala in 1995
Princess Diana at the Serpentine Gallery in 1994
Beating Retreat at Kensington Palace in 1989
Ball at the British Embassy in Paris in 1969
The Christening of Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece in 1967
Earlier this month, a long-unseen royal tiara returned to the public eye after decades when Elvira Oetker, a close friend of Queen Máxima married into the Oetker Family, wore Queen Margherita of Italy’s Sapphire Floral Tiara to the German State Banquet at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam!
The 32nd Birthday of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan
The Birth of Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon in 1920
[The Countess of Avon’s Pearl and Diamond Tiara]
The Wedding of Princess Christina of the Netherlands in 1975
The Wedding of the Duke of Devonshire in 1967
Animal Ball at Lancaster House in 2023
NATO Dinner at the Royal Palace of Madrid in 2022
The Prince and Princess of Asturias at the Vatican in 2004
The Funeral of the Count of Paris in 1999
Wedding Ball of Princess Caroline of Monaco in 1978
The Royal Company of Archers Ball in Edinburgh in 1966
The Engagement of Princess Beatrix of The Netherlands in 1965
The Swedish State Visit to Britain in 1954
The Queen in Edinburgh in 1952
The Coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838
Happy Birthday to the Margravine of Baden, who celebrates her 60th Birthday today! Among many spectacular heirlooms, the Margravine has often worn this magnificent Köchert Diamond Necklace, which was a Wedding Gift from the Duke and Duchess of Cumberland to their daughter, Princess Marie Louise of Hanover, upon her marriage to Prince Max of Baden!
