TM King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan are on a three-day State Visit to Belgium, to “Forge links amongst countries, look for agreements and build partnerships for peace.” They were hosted by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium. Continue reading
HM Queen Elisabeth II opened the Session of Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London. The Queen was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, and the Duchess of Cornwall, for the most ceremonial event in her calendar. Continue reading
A much requested post after the success of the first, Upcoming Auctions: Royal Jewels for Auction. It will focus on the upcoming Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels on May 17th in Geneva, and the Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels on May 18th. Continue reading
HM the Queen and members of the British Royal family attended the Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations at Windsor Castle, on the last day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The celebration, which was hosted by celebrity entertainers Ant & Dec, is the latest in a series of celebrations for HM 90th Birthday, which will continue to next month. It features 900 horses, a number of celebrity entertainers, and even a surprise Royal performance. Continue reading
The Mountbattens are an illustrious family that have close links with the British Royal Family. The first Lord Mountbatten was not only the uncle of the Duke of Edinburgh, but also the brother of Queen Louise of Sweden and a nephew of the last Empress of Russia. His wife was a famous figure who was a society figure during the 1920s and 30s, but is remembered for her relief-work during WWII and later as the Vicereine of India during Independence and Partition. Today, we are taking a look at the Mountbatten/Hicks Tiara worn by their younger daughter- Continue reading
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a Garden Party at Buckingham palace today for Barnardo’s 150th Anniversary. Barnardo’s is a charity that has been supporting vulnerable children and young people since 1866. The Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra of Kent were also Present. Continue reading
We are in the midst of State Visit season. This week Sweden welcomed the President of Chile, while Luxembourg headed to Finland. Continue reading
HM The Queen and other members of the Royal family hosted the first Garden Party 0f 2016. Earlier in the day, the Queen hosted a reception for representatives from Parliament on the occasion of her 90th birthday. It was a day marked by unguarded comments caught on camera. First PM David Cameron, then the Queen were heard making controversial remarks about other countries. Continue reading
TRH The Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall hosted a Reception for British Oscar Winners on the 4th of May at St James Palace, London. Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, and Colin Firth were among the 300 British artists and filmmakers have been awarded Oscars over a 45-year period of film production. Continue reading
This brilliant diamond Tiara has adorned the heads of several glamorous ladies with tragic endings. Designed by the consort of Queen Victoria, the piece grazed the heads of the Grand Duchesses of Hesse, descendants of his daughter Alice. Throughout the years, the Grand Duchesses had unhappy marriages and tragic deaths. Continue reading
