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.
Funeral of Pope Francis
Italy
British State Banquet at the Quirinal Palace
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a State Visit to the Republic of Italy, to underscore the depth and breadth of the bilateral relationship: the defence relationship; shared values, history and culture; and the links between peoples and communities, which is the latest in over a century of British Royal Visits to Italy.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s State Visit to Italy
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a State Visit to the Republic of Italy from April 7th to 10th, to underscore the depth and breadth of the bilateral relationship: the defence relationship; shared values, history and culture; and the links between peoples and communities. This is the latest in over a century of British Royal Visits to Italy.
Duchess of Aosta’s Emerald Necklace
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!
Duchess of Parma’s Diamond Girandole Earrings
Today marks the 85th Anniversary of the Death of Archduchess Maria Anna, Princess Elias of Bourbon-Parma, who passed away on this day in 1940! The Austrian Archduchess who married the Head of the House of Bourbon-Parma, Archduchess Maria Anna possessed a magnificent jewellery collection, which included the Duchess of Parma’s Diamond Girandole Earrings!
Princess Maria Gabriella’s Petochi Pearl Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Maria Gabriella of Savoy, who turns 85 today! The middle daughter of the last Italian King, who is an accomplished author preserving the history and legacy of the House of Savoy, Princess Maria Gabriella possesses several Savoy Royal Heirlooms, highlighted by her Petochi Pearl Tiara!
Savoy Emerald Choker
Happy Birthday to the Princess of Naples, who turns 90 today! The Swiss water skier who secretly married the controversial last Crown Prince of Italy who was the disputed Head of the House of Savoy, the Princess, who was widowed last year, possesses much of the spectacular heirlooms of the House of Savoy, including the Savoy Emerald Choker!
Queen Marie-José’s Diamond Bow Brooch
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Marie-José of Italy, who passed away on this day in 2001. The Belgian Princess who became the last Queen of Italy, Queen Marie-José possessed the vast jewellery collection of the House of Savoy, which included this Diamond Bow Brooch!
Princess Maria Pia’s Diamond Bow Brooch
Next week, several Jewels from the Collection of Princess Maria Pia of Savoy are going on Auction at the Christie’s ‘Joaillerie Paris’ Sale in Paris, the highlight of which is this heirloom Diamond Bow Brooch!
Spanish State Visit to Italy
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain are on a State Visit to the Republic of Italy, to highlight and strengthen bilateral ties and relations between the two countries after the Italian State Visit to Spain in 2021.
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Princess Theodora of Greece
Queen Sofia of Spain and Princess Benedikte of Denmark led Royal Guests and Relatives from Spain, Denmark, Germany, Italy and Serbia at the Wedding of their niece, Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark, and Matthew Kumar at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, following a Dinner at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens.
Princess Maria Pia’s Ivy Wreath Tiara
Happy 90th Birthday to Princess Maria Pia of Savoy, Princess of Bourbon Parma! The eldest daughter of the last King of Italy, who married and divorced a Yugoslav Prince before marrying a Prince of Bourbon-Parma, an heirloom Devant de Corsage belonging to Queen Elena of Italy was turned into this magnificent Ivy Wreath Tiara for Princess Maria Pia 70 years ago!
Hesse Ears of Wheat Tiara
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Mafalda of Savoy, Landgravine of Hesse, who passed away in a Concentration Camp on this day in 1944! The Italian Princess who married a German Prince and died in a Nazi Concentration Camp, Princess Mafalda possessed some spectacular Jewels, the highlight of the collection being the splendid Hesse Ears of Wheat Tiara!
Leuchtenberg Fabergé 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!
Bourbon-Parma Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Irene of The Netherlands, who turns 85 today! The second daughter of Queen Juliana who caused much scandal when she converted to Catholicism and gave up her place in the line of succession to marry the Duke of Parma, so to mark her Birthday, we are featuring the magnificent Bourbon-Parma Tiara!
Funeral of Prince Michael of Greece
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe gathered in Athens for the Funeral of Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark at the Holy Church of Saints Theodoros in the First Cemetery of Athens on August 1st. Prince Michael of Greece was the last surviving grandson of the first Greek King, related to all the Royal Families of Europe, who gave up his succession rights to marry a famous artist and become a fascinating Author.
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta and Princess Claude of Orléans
A King and two Queens led exiled Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe at the Wedding of Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta and Princess Claude of Orléans at the Igreja Paroquial De São Pedro De Sintra on this day in 1964, 60 years ago, following the Civil Wedding and a Party in Sintra.
Queen Juliana’s Art Deco Diamond Brooch
Happy 50th Birthday to Princess Carolina of Bourbon-Parma, Marchioness of Sala! The younger daughter of the late Duke of Parma and Princess Irene of The Netherlands, Princess Carolina has worn some splendid jewels, including Queen Juliana’s Art Deco Diamond Brooch!
Infanta Beatriz’s Diamond Earrings
Today marks the 115th Anniversary of the Birth of Infanta Beatriz of Spain, Princess of Civitella-Cesi, who was born on this day in 1909! The eldest daughter of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, who married an illustrious Italian Aristocrat and lived a glamours life in Rome, Doña Beatriz possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, which included a pair of enormous Diamond Drop Earrings!
Duchess of Aosta’s Diamond Giglio Brooch
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Irene, Duchess of Aosta, who passed away on this day in 1974! The Greek Princess, the sister of three Kings and a Queen, who married an Italian Prince and became the short-lived Queen of Croatia, Princess Irene possessed some spectacular Royal Heirlooms, including this Diamond Giglio Brooch!