Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco are hosting French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron in Monte Carlo on their State Visit to Monaco on June 7th and 8th, the first State Visit to Monaco since 1984.
Today marks the 199th 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 magnificent Diamond Bow Brooch!
Today marks the 135th of the Birth of Daisy Fellowes, former Princess de Broglie, who was born on this day in 1962! The Aristocrat and Heiress who married a French Prince and then a British Banker, Daisy Fellowes was a Socialite and Fashion Icon as the Paris editor of Harper’s Bazaar, and her most spectacular legacy is her iconic Cartier ‘Collier Hindoo’ Tutti Frutti Necklace!
Happy Birthday to Alix, Princess Napoléon, who celebrates her 99th 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 were highlighted by her striking Sapphire Necklace Tiara!
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark are on a State Visit to France from March 31st to April 2nd. The State Visit comes following their State Visit to Sweden, State Visit to Norway, an extensive Tour of Greenland, a State Visit from Iceland, a visit to Germany, and State Visit to Finland after the Accession of King Frederik X last year upon the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II.
On my visit to Paris last month, I had the pleasure of seeing the French Crown Jewels on display in the Galerie d’Apollon of the Musée du Louvre, which was right before visiting the Maison Chaumet flagship store on Place Vendôme.
Happy Birthday to Princess Joan of Luxembourg, the Dowager Duchess of Mouchy, who turns 90 today! The striking Diamond Tiara of the widow of both a Luxembourg Prince and the Duke of Mouchy originates from her prominent American Family and has also been worn by her daughter, Princess Charlotte!
Today marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Princess Marie of Denmark, née Orléans, born on this day in 1865! Known for her vibrant personality, intellectual curiosity, and love of the arts, Princess Marie also possessed a considerable collection of jewels, including the unusual Opal Tiara, which we are featuring today!
Today marks the 35th Anniversary of the Death of Sybil Sassoon, Marchioness of Cholmondeley, who passed away on this day in 1989. 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 Crown Sapphire Tiara!
Royal and Noble Debutantes from around the world attended Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris on November 30th. 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 Duchess Marie-Thérèse of Württemberg, Duchess of Montpensier, who is celebrating her 90th Birthday today! The illustrious Württemberg Duchess who married the late Head of the House of Orléans and is the mother of the current Count of Paris, Duchess Marie-Thérèse has worn some magnificent heirlooms, but her most spectacular piece is the Orléans Sapphire Necklace Tiara!
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Madeleine Marie Isabelle de Noailles, Princess of Poix, who passed away on this day in 1944! The only daughter of the Viscount and Viscountess de Courval who married into the illustrious House of Noailles, her magnificent Pearl and Diamond Tiara failed to sell at auction in 2015 despite an estimate of millions!
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.
Royal and Noble Guests celebrated the Wedding of Countess Annina Bruges von Pfuel and Caspar at the Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul Mittenwald in Bavaria over the weekend, with a Reception held at the Schloss Elmau Hotel.
Happy Birthday to Queen Noor al-Hussain of Jordan, who turns 73 today! The accomplished Arab-American who became the fourth wife of the late King Hussein and an influential philanthropist, Queen Noor possesses some splendid jewels, but has also borrowed some jewels over the years, like the Chaumet Talhouët Tiara!
Today marks the 205th Anniversary of the Birth of Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia, Duchess of Leuchtenberg, who was born on this day in 1819! The Tsar’s daughter who married the grandson of Empress Joséphine, today we are featuring the Leuchtenberg Fabergé Tiara!
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 these Diamond Earrings!
Royal Guests and Heads of State attended a Reception hosted by the French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady at the Élysée Palace in Paris on July 26th, following a Gala Dinner at the Louvre and right ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. Continue reading
Royal Guests and Heads of State attended the Gala Dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee and the French President at the Louvre in Paris on July 25th, on the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Happy Birthday to Countess Jacqueline de Ribes, who turns 95 today! The legendary French Aristocrat and Fashion Icon and Designer, the Countess has worn some spectacular Jewels, which include this versatile Diamond Fleur-de-Lys and Pearl Tiara!
