Wedding of the Duke of Noto and Lady Charlotte Lindesay-Bethune
Luxembourg
Funeral of Princess Marie of Liechtenstein
Royals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Under usual circumstances, there are a plethora of Royals at the Olympic Games, not only to support their nations but many also as members of the IOC (International Olympic Committee), but due to the ongoing pandemic, there is limited Royal attendance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic, which we will be featuring on this page every day of the games. Continue reading
Grand Duchess Maria-Ana’s Pearl Négligée Brooch
Today marks the 160th Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Maria-Ana of Luxembourg, who was born on this in 1861! Born Infanta Maria-Ana of Portugal, daughter of the deposed King Miguel of Portugal, she grew up in the Austro-Hungarian Empire before marrying the Grand Duke of Luxembourg and having six daughters, two of whom became Grand Duchesses, among them Grand Duchess Charlotte. After serving as Regent of Luxembourg between 1908 to 1912, Grand Duchess Maria-Ana lived mainly at Schloss Hohenburg in Bavaria, before joining the Grand Ducal Family when they fled Europe into exile in the United States, where she passed away in 1942. To mark the anniversary, we are featuring one of Grand Duchess Maria-Ana’s most splendid heirlooms, her Pearl Négligée! Continue reading
Prince Charles of Luxembourg’s First Birthday
Bicentenary of the Death of Emperor Napoléon
Wedding of Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria and Princess Antonia of Luxembourg, 1921
Prince Louis of Luxembourg engaged to Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue
Grand Duchess Maria Theresa’s Black and White Pearl Earrings
Happy Birthday to Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, who turns 65 today! The consort of the Sovereign of the world’s only Grand Duchy, the Grand Duchess has one of the most magnificent jewellery collections in her possession, but also has a significant private collection, which includes her Black and White Pearl Earrings.
Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie’s Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, who turns 37 today! The Belgian Countess who is set to be the Consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, she has access to an enormous collection of jewels, but today’s piece is a part of her personal jewellery box!
