Banquet at Lansdowne House, 1924
Month: May 2024
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Wedding of Count Alexander of Schönburg-Glauchau and Princess Irina of Hesse
Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess Sophie of Greece, Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis and Princess Michael of Kent were among the Royal Relatives at the Wedding of Count Alexander of Schönburg-Glauchau and Princess Irina of Hesse on this day in 1999, 25 years ago.
Theatre Performance at Fredensborg Palace, 1954
Crown Princess Margrethe, Princess Benedikte and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark dressed in historic costumes and spectacular heirloom jewels as they portrayed their ancestors for Theatre Performances at Fredensborg Palace on this day in 1954, 70 years ago.
Empress Joséphine’s Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 210th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Joséphine of the French, who passed away on this day in 1814! The legendary French Empress had a spectacular Jewellery Collection, and while it is unlikely that anything more than a portion of this Diamond Tiara was worn by the legendary Empress Joséphine for her Coronation, it was loaned by Van Cleef & Arpels to several Royal Ladies in recent decades!
Lady May Abel Smith’s Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of Lady May Abel Smith, who passed away on this day in 1994! Queen Mary’s niece, who was born a Princess of Teck, and married an Army officer who served as Governor of Queensland, Lady May possessed this spectacular Diamond Spike Tiara!
Grand Duke Henri at Windsor Castle
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg had Dinner with King Charles III at Windsor Castle last night, while on a short stay in England. Continue reading
Queen Sofia’s Pink Topaz Tiara
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Countess Estelle Bernadotte, who passed away on this day in 1984! The American Heiress who married the Swedish Count and became a beloved member of the Swedish Royal Family, Countess Estelle possessed Queen Sofia’s Pink Topaz Tiara!
F1 Grand Prix Gala in Monaco
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the F1 Grand Prix Gala at the Sporting Monte-Carlo (Salle des Etoiles) in Monte Carlo on the evening of May 27th, following the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco, one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world held since 1929.
Wedding of the Hereditary Prince of Anhalt and Princess Elisabeth of Hesse-Kassel, 1884
The Danish Royal Family, the Tsarina of Russia and the Princess of Wales were among the Royal Relatives from around Europe who gathered to celebrate the Wedding of the Hereditary Prince of Anhalt and Princess Elisabeth of Hesse-Kassel at Schloss Philippsruhe in Hanau on this day in 1884, 140 years ago.
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Crown Prince Hamzah of Jordan
Three Kings, Six Queens, and the Heirs of Spain, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Greece, and Brunei were among the Royal Guests at the Wedding of then Crown Prince Hamzah of Jordan and Princess Noor bint Asem at the Zahran Palace in Amman on this day in 2004, 20 years ago.
King Frederik X’s 56th Birthday
The extended Danish Royal Family joined King Frederik X on the Balcony of Frederik VIII’s Palace in Amalienborg to celebrate his 56th Birthday on May 26th. This was the first time the Danish Royal Family have celebrated the King’s Birthday following the Accession of King Fredrik X in January upon the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II.
Queen Mary’s Diamond Link Choker
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Mary, who was born on this day in 1867! The Teck Princess who lived through the reigns of six monarchs and was the Queen Consort for twenty-five years, as well as a Queen Mother to two Kings and the Queen Grandmother to Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Mary assembled much of the British Royal Family’s spectacular Jewellery Collection, which includes her Diamond Link Choker/Bracelets!
King Frederik X’s Portrait Order
Happy Birthday to King Frederik X of Denmark, who celebrates his 56th Birthday today! Queen Mary of Denmark is, so far, the only recipient of the ‘Ordensportrættet’ of King Frederik X, which has been put inside a 200-year-old antique Diamond Frame that originates from Empress Amelie of Brazil!
Prince William and Prince George at FA Cup Final
The Prince of Wales and Prince George attended the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 25th. Prince William is the President of the Football Association.
Christening of Princess Benedikte of Denmark, 1944
The Danish Royal Family celebrated Christening of Princess Benedikte of Denmark at the Holmens Kirke in Copenhagen on this day in 1944, 80 years ago, during the Nazi Occupation of Denmark.
Queen Victoria’s Turkish Diamond Necklace
Today marks the 205th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, who was born on this day in 1819! The ‘Grandmother of Europe’ who mourned her husband for over 40 years, and whose Reign saw immense change and expansion of the British Empire, becoming second-longest reigning British Monarch and the British Empress of India, Queen Victoria possessed some magnificent jewels, which included her Turkish Diamond Necklace!
Princess Elizabeth of Greece, Countess of Törring-Jettenbach
Maharani of Jaipur’s Cartier Ruby Suite
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur, who was born on this day in 1919! The Cooch Behar Princess who married the dashing Maharaja of Jaipur, becoming the glamorous Maharani who won the world’s largest landslide election victory and was later jailed by the Indian Government ‘playing badminton with the prostitutes & murderesses’, Maharani Gayatri Devi possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, which included this Cartier Ruby Suite!
Wedding of Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
The King and Queen of Sweden and the Tsar and Queen of Bulgaria led Royal and Noble Guests from around Europe at the Wedding of Hereditary Prince Hubertus von Saxe-Coburg und Gotha and Kelly Rondestvedt at the St. Morizkirche in Coburg on this day in 2009, 15 years ago.