Wedding of Archduke Felix of Austria and Princess Anna-Eugénie of Arenberg, 1952
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Wedding of Archduke Georg of Austria and Duchess Eilika of Oldenburg, 1997
Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Foreign Royal Guests and Relatives and Heads of State and Representatives of 121 Countries joined the British Royal Family for the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19th, followed by a Procession to Marble Arch and a Committal Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The late Queen, who passed away at Balmoral Castle earlier this month, had been Lying-in-State first at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh and then at Westminster Hall in London for the past week.
Heads of State Reception at Buckingham Palace
Ahead of the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey tomorrow, the British Royal Family hosted a Reception for visiting Heads of State and Representatives at Buckingham Palace, which is stated to be one of the largest gatherings of Heads of State in History. The late Queen, who passed away at Balmoral Castle earlier this month, has been Lying-in-State first at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh and then at Westminster Hall in London for the past week, with the Funeral at Westminster Abbey tomorrow to be followed by a Procession to Marble Arch and a Committal Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. Continue reading
Wedding of Princess Maria Laura of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este
Princess Maria Laura of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este, daughter of Prince Lorenz, Archduke of Austria-Este and Princess Astrid of Belgium, married William Isvy at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels on September 10th, following a Civil Ceremony at the Brussels City Hall.
Archduchess Eilika’s Aquamarine Pendant
Happy Birthday to Archduchess Eilika of Austria, who turns 50 today! The Oldenburg Duchess married to the younger brother of the Head of the House of Habsburg, who is the Hungarian Ambassador to France, Archduchess Eilika has many opportunities to wear grand jewels, but her most prominent piece is this spectacular Aquamarine Pendant. Continue reading
Wedding of Prince Amedeo of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este
Dutch State Visit to Austria
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands are on a State Visit to the Republic of Austria form June 27th to the 29th, at the invitation of Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen. The theme of the visit is sustainable mobility, connected society and cultural exchange, highlighting the strong ties and boosting relations between the two countries. The last Dutch State Visit to Austria was in 1962. Continue reading
Princess Astrid’s Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to Princess Astrid of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este, who turns 60 today! The hardworking Belgian Princess who is married to the Archduke of Austria-Este, Princess Astrid has a spectacular collection of heirloom jewels from her late mother-in-law, but her collection also includes some splendid modern pieces, like these Diamond Earrings!
Archduchess Helene’s Diamond Necklace Tiara
Happy Birthday to Archduchess Helen of Austria, who celebrates her 85th Birthday today! Born the illustrious Countess Helen zu Toerring-Jettenbach, she married an Austrian Archduke and is quite prominent in European Royal Circles. We have already featured Archduchess Helen’s splendid Vladimir Fringe Tiara, so today we are focusing on a less well-known piece, her Diamond Necklace Tiara!
Empress Zita’s Jet Tiara
Today marks the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Empress Zita of Austria, who was born on this day in 1892! 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, but her most worn piece was this striking Jet Tiara!
Emperor Karl of Austria
Austrian State Visit to Belgium
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are hosting the President Alexander Van der Bellen of the Republic of Austria and First Lady Doris Schmidauer, on a State Visit to Belgium from March 21st to the 23rd, at the invitation of the Belgian Government to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties. Continue reading
Princess Margherita, Archduchess of Austria-Este has Died
Princess de Réthy’s Köchert Emerald Brooch
Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Lilian of Belgium, Princess of Réthy, who was born on this day in 1916! The commoner who controversially married the widowed King Leopold III of Belgium in house arrest during the Second World War, Princess Lilian was the beloved stepmother to Grand Duchess Joséphine Charlotte of Luxembourg, King Baudouin and King Albert II of Belgium, and as the First lady, but not Queen of Belgium, for almost two decades, possessed a spectacular Jewellery Collection, which included this Köchert Emerald Brooch! Continue reading
Wedding Gala of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia and Princess Victoria Romanovna Romanoff
Wedding of the Margrave of Baden and Archduchess Valerie of Austria, 1966
Wedding of Archduke Joseph Árpád of Austria and Princess Maria of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg, 1956
Habsburg Peridot Parure
Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the death of Archduchess Isabella, Duchess of Teschen, who died on this day in 1931. Born a Princess of the House of Croÿ, she married Archduke Friedrich, Duke of Teschen, in 1878. The couple had eight daughters and one son, who made prominent marriages within several European royal houses. To mark the day, we are taking a look at the Habsburg Peridot Parure!
