Happy Birthday to the Countess of Frederiksborg, who turns 60 today! The former wife of Prince Joachim of Denmark, who was the first person of Asian descent to marry into a European Royal Family, and remains close the Danish Royal Family after their divorce, Countess Alexandra has retained the heirloom Queen Alexandrine’s Diamond Drop Tiara!
Following their State Visit to Sweden and State Visit to Norway, the new King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark are embarking on an extensive Tour of Greenland on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog, their first after the Accession of King Frederik X in January upon the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II.
The Prince of Wales, Princess Margaret, Prince William, and Prince Harry joined Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus of The Netherlands to view a Beating Retreat Military Ceremony outside the Orangery of Kensington Palace on this day in 1989, 35 years ago.
Princess Diana attended a Gala Dinner hosted by Vanity Fair at the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens on this day in 1994, 30 years ago, on the night the Prince publicly admitted that their marriage had ‘irretrievably broken down’.
Royal Guests from around Europe joined the Orléans Royal Family for the Funeral of the Count of Paris at the Chapelle Royale de Dreux on this day in 1999, 25 years ago.
Earlier this week, Queen Camilla debuted the long-awaited Royal Family Order of King Charles III during the Japanese State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, almost two years into the new Reign. The Order is probably the most exclusive Honour of the United Kingdom, a piece of splendid insignia given to select female members of the Royal Family at the sole discretion of the Sovereign.
The Heirs of The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg were among the Royal Guests celebrating the Wedding of Hereditary Prince Carl Eugen zu Oettingen-Oettingen and Oettingen-Wallerstein and Princess Alexandra zu Sayn Wittgenstein Sayn at Schloss Sayn on this day in 1994, 30 years ago.
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh welcomed his uncle and aunt, King Gustaf VI Adolf and Queen Louise of Sweden, on their State Visit to Britain on this day in 1954, 70 years ago, which was the first State Visit of the Queen’s Reign right after her six-month Commonwealth Tour.
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh joined Emperor Naruhito of Japan for the Banquet hosted by the Lord Mayor and City of London at the Guildhall in London on the evening of June 26th, on the second day of the Japanese State Visit to Britain.
There were many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on display as King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a glittering State Banquet for Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan at Buckingham Palace last night, on the first evening of their State Visit to the Untied Kingdom.
Today marks the 110th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Sophie of Greece and Hannover, who was born on this day in 1914! The sister of the late Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Sophie was married to Prince Christoph of Hesse and after his untimely death during the Second World War, married Prince George William of Hanover, being a constant presence at Greek, British, and German Royal events throughout the 20th century, so we are featuring her heirloom Hesse Emerald Cross!
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom are hosting the Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan on their long-awaited State Visit to the United Kingdom this week, which was originally scheduled for 2020. Despite the fractious years of the Second World War, the British Royal Family and the Japanese Imperial Family have had a close relationship over the past 150 years.
Today marks the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Margaretha of Sweden and Denmark, who was born on this day in 1899! The hardworking Swedish Princess who married a Danish Prince and became the beloved aunt of the Sovereigns of Belgium, Norway & Luxembourg, Princess Margaretha possessed some spectacular jewels, including this Napoleonic Emerald Brooch!
Today marks the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Nazli of Egypt, who was born on this day in 1894. The accomplished Aristocrat who became the first Egyptian Queen and the mother of the last King, Queen Nazli possessed a specular jewellery collection, the highlight of which was her Van Cleef & Arpels Tiara!
The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg joined Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa to celebrate National Day 2024 with a series of events on June 23rd. National Day or Nationalfeierdag marks the Grand Duke’s Official Birthday, and has been celebrated on June 23rd since 1961.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan will officially begin their three-day State Visit to the United Kingdom tomorrow, as part of an eight-day visit to Britain. The State Visit, which was originally scheduled for 2020, is the latest visit between the British Royal Family and the Japanese Imperial Family over the past 150 years.
Happy Birthday to Duchess Marie-Caroline in Bavaria, Duchess Philipp of Württemberg, who celebrates her 55th Birthday today! The illustrious Bavarian Duchess who married (and divorced) the prominent art expert, Duke Philipp of Württemberg, Duchess Marie-Caroline has worn several specular heirlooms, but her collection includes this spectacular modern Topaz and Diamond Suite!
