Banquet at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea, 1956

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Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Maud of Norway, who was born on this day in 1869! The British Princess who married a Danish Prince and became the first Queen of an independent Kingdom of Norway, QUeen maud possessed some splendid jewels, so to mark the anniversary, we are featuring her Diamond Brooch: Continue reading →

Today in Royal History | November 26

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The Birth of Queen Maud of Norway in 1869

The Birth of Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia in 1847

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The Wedding of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Princess Alix of Hesse in 1894

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Thanksgiving Dinner in London in 1958

The Battle of Balaclava Centenary Ball in 1954

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Grand Duchess Victoria Melita’s Emerald Tiara

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Today marks the 145th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg and Gotha | Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna of Russia, who was born on this day in 1876! The daughter of a British Prince and Russian Grand Duchess who became the Sovereigns of the illustrious German Duchy, she first married the Grand Duke of Hesse and then Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich, who became the Russian Tsar in exile. Grand Duchess Victoria Melita lived a fascinating life and possessed a plethora of important jewels, so today we are featuring her splendid Emerald Tiara! Continue reading →

Today in Royal History | November 25

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The Death of The Hon. Margaret Rhodes in 2016

The Birth of Princess Victoria Melita | Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna in 1876

[Emerald Tiara | Strawberry Leaf Tiara | Greek Key Tiara | Cartier Sapphire Necklace | Diamond Necklace]

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The Wedding of the Prince of Leiningen and Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna of Russia in 1925

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Prince Harry in St Lucia in 2016

The British State Visit to Abu Dhabi and Oman in 2010

The Enthronement of King Juan Carlos of Spain in 1975

Queen in Sierra Leone in 1961

The Engagement of the Shah of Iran and Farah Diba in 1959

The Royal Command Film Performance of ‘The Bishop’s Wife’ in 1947

King Haakon VII’s Silver Jubilee in 1930

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Royal Family at Rifles Regiment Awards Dinner

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Spanish State Visit to Sweden

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King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are hosting King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their State Visit to Sweden from November 23rd to the 25th, to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties in the first Spanish State Visit to Sweden in over 40 years. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and King Felipe VI of Spain are both descended through Queen Victoria from their respective grandmother, Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden, and great-grandmother, Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain.

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Hesse Emerald Brooch

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Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Sophie of Greece and Hannover, who died on this day in 2001! The sister of the late Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Sophie was married first to Prince Christoph of Hesse and then 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. To mark the anniversary we are featuring one of Princess Sophie’s most important Heirloom Jewels: The Hesse Emerald Brooch!

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