King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece joined Queen Margrethe II of Denmark as she celebrated her 86th Birthday at Fredensborg Palace on April 16th.
Queen Margrethe II’s 86th Birthday
Greece
Grand Duchess Vladimir’s Sapphire Brooch
Today marks the anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna, Princess Nicholas of Greece, who passed away on this day in 1957! The only daughter of the legendary Grand Duchess Vladimir who married a Greek Prince and became the mother of Princess Paul of Yugoslavia, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, and Princess Elisabeth, Countess of Törring-Jettenbach, Grand Duchess Elena possessed many spectacular jewels, including Grand Duchess Vladimir’s Sapphire Brooch!
Castel Duino Mellerio Sapphire Necklace
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Eugenie of Greece, who was born on this day in 1910! The Greek Princess, cousin of many prominent royals, who was married first to a Radziwiłł Prince and then to a German-Italian Prince, the Princess possessed several spectacular jewels, which included the magnificent Castel Duino Mellerio Sapphire Necklace!
Queen Marie of Romania’s Cartier Sapphire
Today marks the 45th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Frederica of Greece, who passed away on this day in 1981! This spectacular 478.68-carat Cartier Sapphire Pendant was coveted by the Spanish Queen before being bought by the Romanian Queen, and was later worn by the Greek Queen but now belongs to the Qatar Royal Family!
Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece
The Greek and Spanish Royal Families are attending the Funeral of the late Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens on January 19th, following a Requiem Mass in Madrid. The younger sister of King Constantine II of Greece and Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess Irene was an accomplished pianist and founded a humanitarian organization in exile.
Memorial Service for Princess Irene of Greece
The extended Spanish Royal Family attended a Memorial Service for the late Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius in Madrid on January 17th, ahead of the Funeral in Athens. The younger sister of King Constantine II of Greece and Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess Irene was an accomplished pianist and founded a humanitarian organization in exile.
Princess Irene’s Topaz Pendant
The late Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark, who passed away this week at the age of 83, inherited a striking Diamond Loop Tiara and wore her mother’s Pearl Necklace Tiara, but her most prominent jewel has been a striking Pink Topaz Pendant!
Queen Sophia’s Diamond Loop Tiara
The late Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark, who passed away yesterday at the age of 83, inherited this striking Diamond Loop Tiara from her grandmother, Queen Sophia of Greece, which was once loaned to her niece, Infanta Elena of Spain.
Princess Irene of Greece has Died
Sad news today! Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark has passed away at the age of 83 at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid. The younger sister of King Constantine II of Greece and Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess Irene became an accomplished pianist and founded a humanitarian organization in exile.
Funeral of Princess Tatiana Radziwiłł
The Spanish and Greek Royal Families led the Royal Guests at the Funeral of Princess Tatiana Radziwiłł, Mrs Fruchaud at the Église Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin in Paris on January 10th. A nurse and bacteriologist, Princess Tatiana Radziwiłł was the daughter of a Polish Prince and a Greek Princess, and the granddaughter of the legendary Princess Marie Bonaparte, as well as being the lifelong friend of Queen Sofia of Spain.
Queen Amalia’s Diamond Parure
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Amalia of Greece, who was born on this day in 1818! The Duchess of Oldenburg who became the Queen of the first Greek King from 1836 to 1862, and spent the rest of her life in exile in the King’s native Bavaria, we are featuring Queen Amalia’s Diamond Parure which we just saw in Paris!
Princess Tatiana Radziwiłł
Sad news today! Princess Tatiana Radziwiłł, Mrs Fruchaud has passed away at the age of 86. The nurse and bacteriologist was the daughter of a Polish Prince and a Greek Princess, and the granddaughter of the legendary Princess Marie Bonaparte, as well as being the lifelong friend of Queen Sofia of Spain.
Prussian Diamond Tiara
This weeks marks the 45th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Victoria Louise, Duchess of Brunswick, who passed away in 1980! The Kaiser’s only daughter who married the Head of the House of Hanover and spent a long life at the centre of German Royal and Noble circles, to mark the anniversary, we are again featuring her iconic Prussian Diamond Tiara!
Royal Lunch at El Pardo Palace
Royal Relatives joined the extended Spanish Royal Family for a Lunch at the Palace of El Pardo in Madrid on November 22nd, to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Spanish Monarchy upon the Accession of King Juan Carlos of Spain, which comes following Queen Sofia being awarded Order of the Golden Fleece.
Queen Anne Marie’s Aquamarine Pendant
Happy Birthday to Queen Anne Marie of Greece, who turns 78 today! The Danish Princess married the Greek King in 1964, before being exiled for more than five decades. The sister of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, sister-in-law of Queen Sofia of Spain, cousin of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, King Harald V of Norway, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Anne Marie still attends a plethora of glittering events, where she wears pieces from her spectacular jewel collection, that includes this heirloom Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant!
Bulgari Modern Diamond Fringe Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Tatiana of Greece and Denmark, who turns 45 today! Princess Tatiana often wore the Antique Corsage Tiara but borrowed the striking Bulgari Modern Diamond Fringe Tiara for the Wedding of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden a decade ago!
Princess Michael of Greece’s Ruby Fleur-de-Lys Brooch
Happy Birthday to Marina Karella, Princess Michael of Greece, who tuned 85 yesterday! The renowned Greek Artist and Sculptor who was married to the late Prince Michael, since we have already covered her Diamond Floral Tiara and Van Cleef and Arpels Parure, we are featuring the Princess’ striking Ruby Fleur-de-Lys Brooch today!
Princess Alexia’s Diamond Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Alexia of Greece and Denmark, who turns 60 today! The eldest daughter of the King and Queen of Greece and the niece of Queen Margrethe of Denmark and Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess Alexia has attended a plethora of glittering events, usually wearing this magnificent Diamond Tiara!
Royal Jewels on Auction in Paris
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with a Cabochon Sapphire Pendant and Sapphire and Gold Sautoir from Queen Olga of Greece and a Four-Row Pearl Necklace belonging to her granddaughter, Princess Eugenie of Greece, on Auction by the Beaussant Lefèvre Auction House at the Hôtel Drouot in Paris today!
Queen Frederica’s Ruby Clip Brooches
This week marks the 60th birthday of Infanta Cristina of Spain, the second child of King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía. Known for her discreet style, the Infanta has rarely been seen wearing big jewellery in public. Despite that Doña Cristina retains in her private collection some contemporary pieces and family heirlooms — including a pair of Ruby and Diamond Clip Brooches which we are featuring today!