Royalty and Heads of State from around the world have gathered to join the British Royal Family for the spectacular Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, which is the first British Coronation in 70 years. The Ceremony follows the King’s Accession Council in September as well as a Reception for Royalty and Heads of State at Buckingham Palace.
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Coronation Reception at Buckingham Palace
On the eve of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the British Royal Family hosted a Reception at Buckingham Palace for Foreign Royalty and Heads of State who are in London to attend the Coronation. Earlier, the Royal Family hosted a Reception for Realm Governors General and Commonwealth Prime Minsters.
Princess Astrid’s Gold Bandeau Tiara
Today marks the 65th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Ingeborg of Sweden and Denmark, who passed away on this day in 1958! the Danish Princess who married a Swedish Prince, becoming the mother of Queen Astrid of Belgium, Crown Princess Martha of Norway, and Princess Margaretha of Denmark and the grandmother and great-grandmother of King Harald V of Norway, King Philippe of Belgium, and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Princess Ingeborg possessed one of the most spectacular Jewellery collections, which including this striking Gold Bandeau Tiara!
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit in London
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway are on an Official Visit to the United Kingdom to celebrate the close relationship between Norwegians and Britons. The visit aims to promote an increased business sector with a focus on green industrial transition, innovation and energy – alongside a promotion of Norwegian literature and music. Continue reading
Princess Astrid’s Ruby Aigrette Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Astrid of Norway, who turns 91 today! The middle child and second daughter of King Olav V of Norway and Princess Martha of Sweden, elder sister of King Harald, who served as ‘First Lady’ for her grandfather and father, the Princess has an illustrious jewellery collection, which includes this striking Ruby Aigrette Tiara!
Diplomatic Banquet at the Royal Palace of Oslo 2023
Crown Princess Märtha’s Art Deco Diamond Bracelet
Happy Birthday to Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, who turns 19 today! The accomplished Princess set to be the first Queen Regnant of Norway in centuries, Princess Ingrid Alexandra will one day possess the entirety of the spectacular Norwegian Royal Jewellery Collection, and in the past year since gaining her majority, she has worn several spectacular heirloom jewels, including Crown Princess Märtha’s Art Deco Diamond Bracelet!
Funeral of King Constantine II of Greece
Royal Guests from around the world joined the Greek Royal Family for the the Funeral of King Constantine II of Greece at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens at noon on January 16th, which will be followed by the Burial in the Royal Cemetery at Tatoi Palace. The former King Constantine II was an Olympic Gold Medalist before becoming the Sovereign for nine years and then being exiled for over 40 years, returning to Greece only a decade ago. Continue reading
Royal Guests arrive in Athens
Nobel Peace Prize 2022
The Norwegian Royal Family attended the annual Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Oslo on December 10th. While the other Noble Prizes are awarded by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, only the Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo. Continue reading