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Wedding of Viscount Linley
Happy 24th Anniversary to the Earl and Countess of Snowdon, who got married on this day in 1993, in London. The couple have two children and succeeded to the title earlier this year. In honour of their anniversary, we are featuring the wedding of the then Lord Linley and Serena Stanhope- Continue reading
Princess Diana’s Top 20 Jewels
August 31st will mark the 20th Anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, one of the most iconic women of the last century. In honour of her death anniversary, we have been featuring 20 of her most iconic jewels in the 20 days leading up to the 20th Anniversary. Today’s feature is a roundup of all 20 jewels- Continue reading
Queen Victoria’s Sapphire Coronet
Amazing news out of London yesterday- the Victoria & Albert Museum has acquired Queen Victoria’s Sapphire Coronet after a temporary export ban was placed on the piece last year. In honour of the acquisition, we are featuring the the Coronet below- Continue reading
Spencer Tiara
August 31st will mark the 20th Anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, one of the most iconic women of the last century. In honour of her death anniversary, we are featuring 20 of her most iconic jewels. Today’s feature is the Spencer Tiara- Continue reading
Spencer Honeysuckle Tiara
August 31st will mark the 20th Anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, one of the most iconic women of the last century. In honour of her death anniversary, we are featuring 20 of her most iconic jewels. Today’s feature is the Spencer Honeysuckle Tiara, which actually wasn’t even worn by the Princess, but is strongly associated with her- Continue reading
Wedding of Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer
The Prince of Wales married Lady Diana Spencer at St. Paul’s Cathedral on this day in 1981, in what was dubbed the ‘Wedding of the Century’. The couple had two sons, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, but separated in 1992, eventually divorcing in 1996. The former Princess of Wales tragically died in a car crash in Paris in 1997, while the Prince of Wales married Camilla Parker-Bowles in 2005. Take a look at scenes from their wedding below- Continue reading
Collection of Raine, Countess Spencer
The Collection of Raine, Countess Spencer will be auctioned at Christie’s in London today. Raine was the daughter of novelist Dame Barbra Cartland, and at various times was the Countess of Dartmouth, Countess Spencer, and the Comtesse de Chambrun. She was also the stepmother of Diana, Princess of Wales. Raine, Countess Spencer died in London last October aged 87. A collector of fine art, furnishings, and couture, the late Countess’ collection is being sold at Christie’s. Click HERE to learn more about the Sale. Take a look below at some of the Jewels on sale- Continue reading
Wedding of Prince Ernst August of Hanover
Prince Ernst August of Hanover, the Hereditary Prince and elder son of the Prince of Hanover, married Ekaterina Malysheva on July 8th at the Marktkirche in Hannover. Among the guests were numerous members of European Royalty and Nobility. The wedding has created a bit of controversy recently, as the Prince of Hanover, father of the Groom, spoke out against his son in the days leading up to the wedding, and refused to give permission for the marriage. Continue reading
Funeral of Countess Mountbatten
The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and other members of the Royal family attended the Funeral of the 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, cousin of the Duke and godmother of the Prince, at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge in London on June 27. Click HERE to learn about the Countess, and HERE about her death. Continue reading
