The Royal Watcher

Danish State Visit to Britain

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The British Royal Family hosted King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark on their State Visit to Britain on this day in 1951, 75 years ago, reaffirming close family ties following the Second World War and a few years after their previous official visit to Britain in 1948!

Today in Royal History | May 8

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The 23rd Birthday of Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan of Morocco

The 67th Birthday of the Dowager Duchess of Westminster

The Birth of Princess Elisabeth of Denmark in 1935

Queen of Malaysia presents Malaysian Heritage Crafts in 2023

VE Day 75th Anniversary in 2020

The Swedish State Visit Belgium in 2001

VE Day 50th Anniversary in 1995

The American State Visit Spain in 1985

The Danish State Visit to Britain in 1951

The Royal Family on VE Day in 1945

Westminster Myrtle Wreath Tiara

Order of St Michael and St George Service at St Paul’s Cathedral

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent joined King Charles III for the Service of the Order of St Michael and St George at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on May 7th, which is the first time the King has attended the Service as Sovereign.

Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Hedwige of Bourbon-Parma, who passed away on this day in 1986! The French Aristocrat married into the illustrious Bourbon-Parma Family, Princess Hedwige attended a plethora of glittering royal events, wearing what has become one of the most iconic Bourbon-Parma Jewels: The Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara.

Today in Royal History | May 7

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The 37th Birthday of Prince Josef-Emanuel of Liechtenstein

The Death of Princess Hedwige of Bourbon-Parma in 1986

[Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara]

The Birth of Countess Sonja Bernadotte in 1944

[Bernadotte Cufflink Tiara | Bernadotte Swag Tiara]

Wedding

The Wedding of Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge and Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel in 1818

Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle in 2023

Hold Still in 2021

The Closing of the Octave of Our Lady of Luxembourg in 2018

The Prince and Princess of Wales in Canada in 1986

Summit Dinner at Buckingham Palace in 1977

The British State Visit to Japan in 1975

The Anglo-Danish Society’s Jubilee Dinner in 1974

Princess Margaret in Nice in 1966

The Luxembourg State Visit to the Vatican in 1965

Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

The Royal Family hosted the first annual Garden Party of 2026 at Buckingham Palace on May 6th. There are usually three 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.

Wedding of Laura Parker-Bowles and Harry Lopes

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Prince William and Prince Harry joined the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall for the Wedding of Laura Parker-Bowles and Harry Lopes at St Cyriac’s Church in Lacock, Wiltshire on this day in 2006, 20 years ago.

Wedding of King Farouk of Egypt

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

The Egyptian Royal Family celebrated the Wedding of King Farouk of Egypt and 17-year-old Narriman Sadek at the Abdeen Palace in Cairo on this day in 1951, 75 years ago!

Today in Royal History | May 6

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The 7th Birthday of Prince Archie of Sussex

The Death of Crown Princess Cecilie of Prussia in 1954

[Prussian Meander Tiara | Fabergé Tiara | Prussian Sapphire Parure | Prussian Ruby Parure | Sapphire and Pearl Brooch]

The 81st Birthday of Baroness Kirstine von Blixen-Finecke

[Diamond Tiara]

The Birth of Archduchess Yolande of Austria in 1923

[Archduchess Yolande’s Diamond Tiara]

The Death of King Edward VII in 1910

Wedding

The Wedding of Laura Parker-Bowles and Harry Lopes in 2006

The Wedding of Princess Margaret in 1960

The Wedding of the Marquess of Hartington and Kathleen Kennedy in 1944

The Wedding of King Farouk of Egypt in 1951

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023

[Royal Guests]

Archie Mountbatten-Windsor’s Second Birthday

The Heads of State Banquet at the Guildhall in 1995

The British State Visit to Norway in 1981

The Christening of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia in 1981

King George V’s Silver Jubilee in 1935

Prussian Meander Tiara

Prussian Sapphire Parure

Fabergé Tiara

Prussian Ruby Parure

Sapphire and Pearl Brooch

Empress Eugénie’s Crown

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Today marks the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Empress Eugénie of France, who as born on this day in 1826! The illustrious Spanish Aristocrat who married Emperor Napoleon III and became the ill-fated last Empress of the French, today we are featuring Empress Eugénie’s Crown!

Today in Royal History | May 5

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The Birth of Empress Eugénie of France in 1826

The Death of Emperor Napoleon in 1821

Wedding

The Wedding of Infanta Pilar of Spain in 1967

Coronation Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2023

Governors General and Prime Ministers Lunch at Buckingham Palace in 2023

Bicentenary of the Death of Emperor Napoléon in 2021

‘Magtens Smykker’ in Koldinghus

Prince Juan Carlos and Princess Sofia in Ethiopia in 1972

The British State Visit to Austria in 1969

The Queen at the Vatican in 1961

The Iranian State Visit to Britain in 1959

Prince Bertil and Princess Astrid in Washington D.C in 1958

The Coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand in 1950

The Royal Film Premiere of ‘Hamlet’ in 1948

Empress Eugénie’s Pearl Tiara

King Felipe and Queen Letizia at 50th Anniversary of El País Newspaper

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain marked the 50th Anniversary of the El País Newspaper at the Museu Marítim in Barcelona on May 4th. EL PAÍS is the most widely read Spanish-language newspaper in the world.

Heering Diamond Wreath Tiara

May 4, 2026May 5, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

We were sad to hear of the passing of Susanne Heering last month at the age of 87! The Ballet Dancer married to the head of one of the most notable Danish Families, who was one of the oldest friends of Queen Margrethe II, the late Susanne Heering often wore this striking Diamond Wreath Tiara!

Today in Royal History | May 4

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The Death of Princess Marianne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn in 2025

[Diamond Flower Tiara | Koch Pearl and Diamond Tiara]

The 17th Birthday of Count Henrik of Monpezat

The Birth of Princess Katherine of Greece in 1913

[Queen Sophie’s Diamond Circle Tiara | Pearl Earrings | Emerald Earrings]

The Funeral of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg in 2019

The Coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand in 2019

Emperor Naruhito’s Accession Audience in 2019

The Duke of Edinburgh to Retire | Order of Merit Service in 2017

The Wedding Ball of Infanta Pilar of Spain in 1967

The Danish State Visit to Iran in 1963

The Wedding Ball of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones in 1960

The Christening of Prince Ernst August von Hannover in 1954

The Queen in Malta in 1954

British Empire Exhibition in London in 1935

Confirmation of Countess Athena of Monpezat

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The Family of Prince Joachim of Denmark gathered to celebrate the Confirmation of Countess Athena of Monpezat at the Georgetown Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C. on May 2nd.

Duchess of Wellington’s Diamond Tiara

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Lilian, the 5th Duchess of Wellington, who passed away on this day in 1946! The Duchess may have received this magnificent Diamond Tiara as a wedding gift from her father, a wealthy Scottish Industrialist!