Today marks the centenary of the Death of Archduchess Marie Valerie of Austria, who passed away on this day in 1924! The youngest child of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth of Austria, Archduchess Marie Valerie married her third cousin and possessed a magnificent jewellery collection, which included her magnificent Köchert Pearl and Diamond Tiara!
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives from around Europe gathered to celebrate the Wedding of Archduke Pál von Habsburg-Lothringen and Antonia Lütz at the Bonner Münster in Bonn on July 27th. Continue reading
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives from around Europe gathered to celebrate the Wedding of Countess Leonie von Waldburg-Zeil-Hohenems and Count Caspar Matuschka in Hohenems on June 22nd.
Today marks the 35th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Zita of Austria, who passed away on this day in 1989! The Bourbon-Parma Princess who became the last Empress of Austria and then a tragic widow for over seven decades in exile, Empress Zita once possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, which included the historic Habsburg Crown Pearls!
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Infanta Maria Theresa, Archduchess Karl Ludwig of Austria, who passed away on this day in 1944! The daughter of the exiled Portuguese King who married the brother of the Austrian Emperor, we have already covered the Infanta’s Habsburg Fringe Tiara, but today we are featuring the legendary Napoléon Diamond Necklace!
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.
Happy Birthday to Princess Sofia of the Bourbon Two Sicilies, the Duchess of Calabria, who turns 50 today! The Consort of the Head of the House of the Bourbon-Two Sicilies, the Duchess has only ever worn this historic royal heirloom, the Habsburg Diamond Button Tiara!
Following the Wedding of Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança and Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins at the Basílica Palácio de Mafra, the Duke and Duchess of Braganza hosted a Gala Dinner in the grounds of their House in São Pedro de Sintra on the evening of October 7th, following a Reception held inside the Palácio de Mafra.
Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança, Duchess of Coimbra, the only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Braganza, married Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins at the Basílica Palácio de Mafra inside the Palácio Nacional de Mafra on October 7th, which is the first Portuguese Royal Wedding in over a quarter of a century. The Wedding was followed by a Gala Dinner hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Braganza in the grounds of their House in São Pedro de Sintra.
Archduke Alexander of Austria, son of Archduke Carl-Christian of Austria and Princess Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg, married Countess Natacha Roumiantzoff-Pachkevitch at the Eglise Saint Pierre de Belœil on September 30th, followed by a Reception at the Chateau de Belœil, the Seat of the Princes of Ligne, just days after the death of his grandmother, Archduchess Yolande, born a Princess of Ligne. Continue reading
Today marks the 125th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who was assassinated on this day in 1898! The stunning Bavarian Duchess who became a glamorous and restless Empress before being tragically assassinated, Empress Elisabeth of Austria possessed some spectacular jewels, which included her iconic Diamond Stars and the heirloom Habsburg Ruby Parure!
Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Princess Henriette of Auersperg, aka Hetti von Bohlen and Halbach, who was born on this day in 1933! The illustrious Austrian Aristocrat who had a marriage of convenience with Arndt von Bohlen und Halbach, the last Heir of the Krupp Dynasty and lived a fascinating jet-set lifestyle between Schloss Blühnbach in Austria, a House in Palm Beach and a Villa in Marrakesh, we are using the opportunity to feature the splendid Jewels of Princess Henriette, some of which have recently appeared at Auction.
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe attended the splendid Wedding of Archduke Josef Albrecht of Austria and Countess Sophie von Schaesberg at Schloss Sünching on August 26th.
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives from around Europe gathered for the Wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, future Head of the House of Wittelsbach, and Sophie-Alexandra Evekink at the Theatinerkirche (St. Kajetan) in Munich on May 20th, followed by a Reception at Schloss Nymphenburg and a Ball at Schloss Schleißheim. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Archduchess Yolande of Austria, who turns 100 today! The Ligne Princess who married the fourth son and fifth child of Emperor Charles I and Empress Zita of Austria, and is the mother-in-law of the Luxembourg Princess, Archduchess Yolande has led a long an illustrious life, so today we are featuring her striking Tiara!
UPDATE: Archduchess Yolande passed away at the age of 100 in Brussels in September 2023.
Happy Birthday to Countess Olympia von und zu Arco-Zinneberg, the Princess Napoléon, who turns 35 today! The illustrious Countess, a descendent of the Habsburg, Savoys, and Wittelsbachs, married to the Head of the House of Bonaparte, Princess Napoléon wears an enormous Diamond Engagement ring from Empress Eugénie, which was dramatically stolen and recovered, and since we have already covered the Savoy-Aosta Choker/Bandeau Tiara, today gives us the perfect opportunity to feature the Arco-Zinneberg Sapphire Earrings!
