The Queens of Spain and Belgium, the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, and the Princess of Monaco exercised their ‘Privilège du Blanc’ at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV yesterday, the special Papal Privilege which allows certain Catholic Queens and Consorts to wear white in the presence of the Pope at the Vatican.
The Catholic Sovereigns of Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco and Liechtenstein led Royal Guests and Dignitaries from around the World at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on May 18th, just a few weeks after the Funeral of Pope Francis.
Five Kings and Five Queens led Royal Guests and over 170 Heads of State and Government from around the World at the Funeral of Pope Francis on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on April 26th.
Happy Birthday to King Philippe of the Belgians, who turns 65 today! The two-centuries old Order of Leopold is the oldest and highest honour of the Kingdom of Belgium, which is now headed by King Philippe!
Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Princess Margherita of Savoy-Aosta, the Archduchess of Austria-Este, who was born on this day in 1930! The Italian Princess who married the second son of the last Emperor of Austria-Hungary, today we are featuring on of her most spectacular jewels; the Duchess of Aosta’s Emerald Necklace!
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are hosting Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and First Lady Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam on a State Visit to Belgium on March 24-26, to strengthen economic, academic and diplomatic ties.
Royalty from around Europe have joined Heads of State from around the World to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in Poland on January 27th. Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest concentration and extermination camp during the Second World War.
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg, who passed away on this day in 2005! The Belgian Princess who became the consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, to mark the anniversary, we are featuring Queen Astrid’s Emerald Earrings!
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium hosted their traditional New Year Reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Kingdom of Belgium at the Royal Château de Laeken on January 9th.
Last night, the Duchess of Brabant wore Queen Fabiola’s Ruby Bracelet for the first time at the annual Christmas Concert in the Throne Room of the Royal Palace of Brussels. A Wedding Gift from King Albert and Queen Paola in 1960, the Ruby Bracelet was inherited by Queen Mathilde a decade ago.
The Duchess of Brabant and Princess Eléonore joined King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium for the annual Christmas Concert (Kerstconcert) in the Throne Room of the Royal Palace of Brussels on December 18th.
The King and Queen of the Belgians, Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Prince of Wales and Prince of Monaco led the dignitaries at the Reopening of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris on December 7th.
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Fabiola of the Belgians, who passed away on this day in 2014! Spanish Noblewoman Doña Fabiola de Mora y Aragón brought her warmth, devotion, and unique charm to her role as Queen of the Belgians, earning the deep admiration of Belgians. Her legacy is beautifully reflected in her treasured jewels, including the splendid Spanish Ducal Crown, which we’re featuring today!
Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary to King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who got married on this day in 1999, 25 years ago! The Belgian Heir and the Aristocrat who are now King and Queen of the Belgians, we are featuring the Royal Guests and Relatives at the Wedding of Duke of Brabant and Jonkvrouw Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz in Brussels!
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are hosting Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman on a State Visit to Belgium on December 3rd and 4th, a reflection of the excellent relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Belgium, and an important step in the further strengthening of diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.
Happy Birthday to Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the Duchess of Brabant, who turns 22 today! The Heir to the Belgian Throne, who is set to become the first Queen Regnant of the Belgians, the Duchess will inherit one of the smallest Royal Jewellery Collections, but it has been expanding in recent years, which includes this antique Sapphire and Diamond Brooch!
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are on their first State Visit to France this week, at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, following the French State Visit to Belgium in 2018.
Happy Birthday to Queen Paola of Belgium, who turns 85 today! The beautiful Italian Aristocrat who married the younger brother of the Belgian King, Paola eventually became the Queen Consort and is the mother of the current King of the Belgians. With one of the smallest jewellery collections among her counterparts, over the years, Queen Paola has often worn this Garnet Suite!
The Duchess of Brabant led Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives at the Wedding of Countess Caroline de Lannoy, a niece of Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, and Henry de Spoelberch in the village of Anvaing on August 31st, near the Family Seat at the Château d’Anvaing.
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
