The British Aristocracy gathered to celebrate the Wedding of Lady Henrietta Stanley and Alexander Reviakin at Liverpool Cathedral on July 4th, followed by a Reception at the Family Seat of Knowsley Hall.
Wedding of Lady Henrietta Stanley
Aristocracy
Mountbatten Tiara
We were sad to hear of the passing of the fascinating Lady Pamela Hicks yesterday at the age of 97! The younger daughter of Lord Mountbatten was the first cousin of the Duke of Edinburgh and served as the late Queen’s bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting before marrying an influential interior designer. Among several spectacular heirlooms, Lady Pamela inherited the iconic Chaumet Mountbatten Tiara!
Lady Pamela Hicks has Died
Sad news today; The fascinating Lady Pamela Hicks has passed away at the age of 97! The younger daughter of Lord Mountbatten was the first cousin of the Duke of Edinburgh and served as the late Queen’s bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting before marrying an influential interior designer!
Lady Brabourne’s Art Deco Diamond Chain Tiara
Today marks the 130th Anniversary of the birth of Doreen Knatchbull, Baroness Braboune, who was born OnThisDay in 1896! The daughter of the Marquess of Sligo who married the Governor of Bombay and the Governor of Bengal, and became the mother-in-law of Countess Mountbatten before passing away following the IRA attack which killed Earl Mountbatten, today we are featuring Lady Brabourne’s Art Deco Diamond Chain Tiara!
Duchess of Sutherland’s Pearl and Ruby Necklace
Today marks the 220th Anniversary of the Birth of Harriet Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, the 2nd Duchess of Sutherland, who was born on this day in 1806! An aristocratic Courtier and Abolitionist, the Duchess was a great friend and Mistress of the Robes to Queen Victoria over several decades, also commissioning this spectacular Pearl and Ruby Necklace!
Royal and Noble Jewels at the State Opening of Parliament
There were several spectacular Heirloom Tiaras and a Crown as King Charles and Queen Camilla presided over yesterday’s splendid State Opening of Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster!
Heering Diamond Wreath Tiara
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!
Duchess of Wellington’s Diamond Tiara
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!
Buccleuch Diamond Mayflower Tiara
Tomorrow marks the 15th Anniversary of the Death of Jane, the 9th Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, who passed away in 2011! The glamorous Norman Hartnell Model who married the Duke of Buccleuch and wore much of the family’s spectacular jewellery collection, which included the Buccleuch Diamond Mayflower Tiara!
Lady Montagu of Beaulieu’s Pearl Tiara
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of the late Lady Montagu of Beaulieu, who passed away at the age of 101 on this day in 1996! Lady Montagu often wore this delicate Pearl and Diamond Tiara, which was recently displayed at Beaulieu Palace House!
Lady Hesketh’s Cartier Aquamarine Tiara
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Christian, the 2nd Baroness Hesketh, who passed away on this day in 2006! The politician and educationist who was the chatelaine of the spectacular Easton Neston House, Lady Hesketh had several magnificent jewels including this iconic Cartier Aquamarine Tiara!
Duchess of Castro’s Chaumet Ruby Necklace
Happy Birthday to Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duchess of Castro, who turns 55 today! An Italian Heiress married to a Head of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies and a leading Socialite, today, we are featuring the Duchess’ Chaumet Ruby Necklace!
Milford Haven Ruby Kokoshnik Tiara
Yesterday marks the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of the Nadejda Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven, who was born in 1896! The morganatic member of the Russian Imperial Family who married a Battenberg Prince and became a Marchioness, becoming closely related to the British Royal Family as the aunt of the Duke of Edinburgh, so today we are revisiting the magnificent Milford Haven Ruby Kokoshnik!
Duchess of Alba’s Russian Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the legendary XVIII Duchess of Alba de Tormes, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart de Silva Falcó y Gurtubay, who was born on this day in 1926! The vibrant billionaire Head of the illustrious House of Alba, who was the world’s most titled aristocrat, the Duchess inherited several magnificent heirlooms, including this Russian Diamond Tiara!
Marchioness of Bath’s Diamond Tiara
Happy Birthday to Emma Thynn, the Marchioness of Bath, who turns 40 today! The glamourous Socialite and Model is the first mixed race Marchioness in British History, and has often worn this magnificent Diamond Tiara which is a spectacular heirloom of the illustrious Thynn Family!
Duchess of Abercorn’s Diamond Floral Tiara
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Duchess of Abercorn, who was born on this day in 1946! The illustrious Aristocrat who married into the prominent Anglo-Irish Family, becoming an accomplished philanthropist and the Founder of the Pushkin Trust, today we are featuring her heirloom Diamond Floral Tiara!
Duchess of Marlborough’s Cartier Amethyst Sautoir
Gladys Deacon, the Duchess of Marlborough, who was born on this day in 1881, 145 years ago, owned Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Pearl Drop Tiara and also acquired this magnificent Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Sautoir from Cartier in London 100 years ago, which has been auctioned at Christie’s three times over the past 50 years!
Emerald Fennell wears the Duchess of Devonshire’s Cartier Opal Necklace
Director Emerald Fennell wore the Duchess of Devonshire’s Cartier Opal Necklace for the ‘Wuthering Heights’ London Premiere at the Odeon in Leicester Square last night. The Cartier Opal Tiara of Mary, Duchess of Devonshire, the late Queen’s first Mistress of the Robes, was last worn by the sister of the Duke of Argyll and went on display in the Cartier Exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum last year.
Fife Diamond Fringe Tiara
Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife, who passed away on this day in 1931! The reserved Princess Royal who married a Scottish Duke and was the sister of King George V and Queen Maud of Norway, Princess Louise possessed a splendid Jewellery Collection, which included the iconic Fife Diamond Fringe Tiara!
Queen Alexandra’s Amethyst Necklace
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk, who passed away on this day in 1945! The granddaughter, niece and cousin of Kings, who married a Scottish Earl, Princess Maud possessed some spectacular Royal Heirlooms, including Queen Alexandra’s Amethyst Necklace!