Today marks the Centenary of the Birth of Patricia Knatchbull, 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who was born on this day in 1924! The first cousin of the late Duke of Edinburgh, who lost her father, mother-in-law, and son in the tragic IRA assassination that made her a Countess in her own right, Lady Mountbatten had a spectacular jewellery collection, which included this Diamond Necklace!
Aristocracy
Marchioness of Cholmondeley’s Cartier Buckle Brooch
Today marks the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Sybil Sassoon, Marchioness of Cholmondeley, who was born on this day in 1894. The fascinating Rothschild and Sassoon Heiress who married into the illustrious Cholmondeley Family, becoming a prominent Society Hostess and the Chief Staff Officer of the WRNS, Lady Cholmondeley possessed an amazing collection of jewels, including this spectacular Cartier Buckle Brooch!
Frances Manners, Duchess of Rutland
Sad news today! Frances Manners (née Sweeny), the Dowager Duchess of Rutland has passed away at the age of 86. The only daughter of the infamous Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, she was the Debutante of the Year in 1955 and married the 10th Duke of Rutland, becoming the chatelaine of the magnificent Belvoir Castle for over four decades, in addition to being an accomplished polyglot, horse breeder and gardener, horse breeder and gardener! Continue reading
Derby Tiara
Happy Birthday to the Countess of Derby, who turns 60 today! The daughter of the 10th Baron Braybrooke who served as an assistant to the Curator of the Royal Collection before she married the 19th Earl of Derby and became the chatelaine of Knowsley Hall, the Countess has often been seen earring the spectacular Derby Tiara!
Londonderry Diamond Stomacher
Today marks the 145th Anniversary of the Birth of Edith, Marchioness of Londonderry, who was born on this day in 1878! The influential aristocratic Society Hostess who was the first woman to be appointed to be a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Military Division, the Marchioness of Londonderry was often seen in the spectacular Londonderry Jewels, which included this spectacular Diamond Stomacher!
Le Bal des Débutantes 2023
Royal and Noble Debutantes from around the world attended Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris on November 25th. Le Bal is organised by Ophélie Renouard to celebrate honourable young women from Europe, Asia, Africa and the US, while raising funds for charity.
Duchess of Alba’s Pearl Tiara
Happy Birthday to Eugenia Martínez de Irujo, 12th Duchess of Montoro, who turns 55 today! Doña María Eugenia Brianda Timotea Cecilia Martínez de Irujo y Fitz-James Stuart is the vivacious daughter of the late Doña Cayetana, XVIII Duchess of Alba, the world’s most titled Aristocrat. The Duchess; life has often been under the spotlight due to her family, but she has navigated it with grace, pursuing her passions while maintaining a strong connection to her heritage and family legacy, so to mark the day, we are featuring the most important family heirloom in the Duchess’ possession: the Alba Pearl and Diamond Tiara!
Fashion in the House of Alba
King Charles III’s 75th Birthday Dinner
The extended British Royal Family and Noble Friends joined the King and Queen to celebrate King Charles III’s 75th Birthday with a private Dinner at Clarence House in London last night, at which the Royal and Noble guests were only pictured arriving and departing, as there were no images released from inside.
Royal and Noble Jewels at the State Opening of Parliament
The spectacular State Opening of Parliament earlier this week was one of the grandest events held in the United Kingdom for years, much grander than even the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla earlier this year, and so thus, we are examining all the spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels worn at the State Opening!