Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Madame, The Countess of Paris, who was born on this day in 1911! The French-born Brazilian Princess who was the Consort of the Head of the House of Orléans for over sixty years and the mother of eleven illustriously married children, the Countess possessed some spectacular heirlooms, like this heirloom Diamond Brooch!
Following visits to Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, the Vatican, Spain and Sweden, Grand Duke Guillaume V and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg were received by President and Madame Macron at the Élysée Palace on their introductory visit to Paris on July 1st.
Princess Sirivannavari has joined King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand on a State Visit to the French Republic at the invitation French President Emmanuel Macron from June 28th to July 2nd, marking the 170th anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations following the Thai State Visit to France in 1960.
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Hedwige of Bourbon-Parma, who passed away on this day in 1986! The French Aristocrat married into the illustrious Bourbon-Parma Family, Princess Hedwige attended a plethora of glittering royal events, wearing what has become one of the most iconic Bourbon-Parma Jewels: The Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara.
Today marks the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Empress Eugénie of France, who as born on this day in 1826! The illustrious Spanish Aristocrat who married Emperor Napoleon III and became the ill-fated last Empress of the French, today we are featuring Empress Eugénie’s Crown!
Princess Caroline of Monaco and Hanover led the Royal and Noble Guests at the Ball of the Sovereign Order of Malta at the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée in Paris in April 11th, which was the first Gala held for the Order in Paris since 1967.
Happy Birthday to Alix, Princess Napoléon, who celebrates her 100th Birthday today! The elegant French Aristocrat who married the Napoléonic Pretender and is the grandmother of the current Head of the House of Napoléon, Princess Napoléon wore some splendid jewels, which included this magnificent antique Diamond Necklace!
Today marks the 160th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Marie-Amélie of The French, who died on this day in 1866! The Bourbon-Two Sicilies Princess who married the Duke of Orléans in exile and then unexpectedly became the Queen of the French, Queen Marie-Amélie famously refused to wear the French Crown Jewels but had a magnificent personal Jewellery Collection!
Happy 60th Birthday to Princess Cristina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies! The eldest daughter of the late Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria and Princess Anne of Orléans acquired this Diamond Badge made for the Ladies-in-Waiting of the first Countess of Paris from the auction of the estate of her grandmother, the late Countess of Paris!
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of Baroness Marie-Hélène de Rothschild, who passed away on this day in 1996! The French Socialite who became a doyenne of Parisian High-Society had a legendary jewellery collection, which was highlighted by the iconic Cartier Tree of Life Tiara!
Happy Birthday to Gloria, the Princess von Thurn und Taxis, who turns 66 today! The impoverished Schönburg-Glauchau Countess became the extravagant ‘Princess TNT’ in the 1980s and, after being widowed young, she transformed into a successful businesswoman to save the massive family fortune, facilitated through the sale of some family jewels, which included Princess Clémentine’s Ruby Earrings!
Following the theft of her Sapphire Parure from the Louvre last year, a pair of Mellerio Pearl Earrings which Queen Marie-Amélie of The French inherited from her mother, Queen Maria Carolina of Naples, and were worn for decades by the late Countess of Paris are on sale for $8 million at M.S. Rau of New Orleans!
This week will mark the 75th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Hélène of Orléans, Duchess of Aosta, who died in 1951! The Orléans Princess who married an Italian Prince and became a noted traveller and big-game hunter before becoming the Head of the Italian Red Cross, the Duchess possessed some spectacular jewels, which included the magnificent Orléans Emerald Necklace!
Happy Birthday to Princess Chantal of Orléans, Baroness de Sambucy de Sorgue, who turns 80 today! The youngest daughter of the Count and Countess of Paris, pretenders to the defunct French throne, Princess Chantal has long been a discreet but notable presence within the Orléans family. By marriage, she is Baroness de Sambucy de Sorgue, uniting two distinguished lineages. Over the years, she has had several tiaras at her disposal, including treasured heirlooms from both her own family and that of her husband, and on her 80th birthday, we are taking a closer look at Princess Chantal’s Tiaras!
Sad news today! Countess Jacqueline de Ribes has passed away at the age of 96. The French Aristocrat and Socialite was a legendary Fashion Icon and Designer, once voted the ‘Most Stylish Woman in the World’.
We saw some spectacular Royal Jewels worn by several Princesses, a Lady, Debutantes of Royal Descent and even an American at the celebrated Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris last weekend, most on loan from V Muse but there was one surprise royal heirloom!
Royal and Noble Debutantes from around the world gathered for the celebrated Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris on November 29th. Le Bal is organised by Ophélie Renouard to celebrate honourable young women from Europe, Asia, Africa and the US, while raising funds for charity.
Today markers the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Alice Habsburg, Princess of Altenburg, who passed away on this day in 1985, 40 years ago! The Swedish Aristocrat who married a Polish Count and later an Archduke of Austria-Teschen, the Princess was the last wearer of Empress Marie Louise’s magnificent Emerald Tiara and Parure!
On Sunday, the nine priceless items from the French Crown Jewels were stolen by masked robbers from their permanent display in the Galerie d’Apollon of the Musée du Louvre, which included the Tiara, Necklace and one of the Earrings from Queen Marie-Amélie’s magnificent Sapphire Parure!
We got the devastating news yesterday that nine priceless items from the French Crown Jewels had been stolen by masked robbers from their permanent display in the Galerie d’Apollon of the Musée du Louvre, the most spectacular piece among which is Empress Eugénie’s Pearl Tiara!
