Today marks the 75th Anniversary of the death of Queen Amélie of Portugal, who passed away on this day in 1951! The exiled Orléans Princess who married the Portuguese King, witnessed the assassination of her husband and son, and was then exiled for the remaining four decades of her life, today, we are revisiting Queen Amélie’s Emerald Parure!
Today marks the 115th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Maria Pia of Portugal, who passed away on this day in 1911. The Savoy Princess, daughter of the first King of the unified Italy, who married King Luís I of Portugal, witnessed the tragic assassination of both her son, King Carlos I, and her grandson, Prince Luís Filipe, before being forced into exile, where she died only a few months later. Renowned for her love of jewels and luxury, Queen Maria Pia assembled a spectacular jewellery collection. Among its greatest treasures was the magnificent Diamond Floral Tiara, which we are featuring today!
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of Princess Leopoldine of Liechtenstein and Bruno Walter Pedrosa João at the Basílica e Convento do Santíssimo Coração de Jesus in Lisbon on February 14th.
Today marks the 160th Anniversary of the birth of Queen Amélie of Portugal, who born on this day in 1865! The exiled Orléans Princess who married the Portuguese King, witnessed the assassination of her husband and son, and was then exiled for the remaining four decades of her life, today, we are featuring Queen Amélie’s Diamond Fleur-de-Lys Brooch!
Today marks the 135th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Augusta Victoria of Portugal, nee Princess of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, who was born on this day in 1890. A German princess by birth and de jure Queen Consort of Portugal through her marriage to the exiled King Manuel II, we are featuring one of her most iconic jewels — her magnificent Cartier Ruby Choker!
Happy Birthday to Duarte Pio, the Duke of Braganza, who celebrates his 80th Birthday today! The Head of the House of Braganza for almost five decades, the Duke is also the Sovereign of the historic Dynastic Orders of the House of Braganza!
Royal Guests joined Dignitaries and World Leaders at the Funeral of Prince Karim al-Husayni, the Aga Khan IV in Lisbon on February 8th, ahead of his Burial in Aswan in Egypt tomorrow. The billionaire 49th Hereditary Imam of Nizari Ismailism since 1957, the Aga Khan IV was one of the world’s leading philanthropists as the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network.
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Braganza, who turns 58 today! The Portuguese aristocrat, who grew up between Portugal, Angola, and Brazil, marrying Dom Duarte Pio, pretender to the defunct Portuguese throne, Dona Isabel owns several spectacular jewels, of which we are featuring one of the most significant modern ones in her collection: the Moroccan Diamond Suite!
Today marks the 110th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Maria Francisca of Orléans-Braganza, the Duchess of Braganza, who was born away on this day in 1914! The Brazilian Princess who married the Pretender to the defunct Portuguese Throne, the Duchess possessed some lovely Royal Heirlooms as well as this modern Aquamarine Suite!
Happy Birthday to Infanta Maria Francisca, Duchess of Coimbra, who turns 27 today! The second child and only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Braganza, pretenders to the defunct Portuguese throne, the Infanta got married to Duarte Sousa Araújo in a lavish ceremony in October 2023 and to mark the day, we are featuring the first tiara from the family’s collection that she has worn: the Braganza Floral Necklace Tiara!
Royal Guests and Relatives from around the World joined the Savoy Royal Family for the Funeral of Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, Prince of Naples at the Duomo Cathedral in Turin on February 10th. The Prince of Naples was the last Crown Prince of Italy was the Head of the House of Savoy and a disputed Pretender to the former Italian Throne.
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Braganza, who turns 57 today! The Portuguese aristocrat, who grew up between Portugal, Angola, and Brazil, married Dom Duarte Pio, the Duke of Braganza, pretender to the defunct Portuguese throne, the Duchess wears several spectacular jewels, of which we are featuring one of the most significant family heirlooms at her disposal: Queen Amélie’s Diamond Choker!
Today marks the 170th anniversary of the Death of Queen Maria II of Portugal, who passed away on this day in 1853! The Regnant Queen who reigned for over two turbulent decades before her tragic death, Queen Maria II’s Sapphire Tiara was an iconic Jewel that was an Heirloom of the Hohenzollern Princely Family for over a century before being auctioned in 2021, and was on display at the Palácio da Ajuda in Lisbon!
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are hosting the President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of the Republic of Portugal on a State Visit to Belgium from October 16 to 19, at the invitation of the Belgian Government to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties, under the themes of digitalization, innovation and energy. The Belgian King and Queen went on a State Visit to Portugal in 2018.
Following the Wedding of Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança and Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins at the Basílica Palácio de Mafra, the Duke and Duchess of Braganza hosted a Gala Dinner in the grounds of their House in São Pedro de Sintra on the evening of October 7th, following a Reception held inside the Palácio de Mafra.
Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança, Duchess of Coimbra, the only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Braganza, married Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins at the Basílica Palácio de Mafra inside the Palácio Nacional de Mafra on October 7th, which is the first Portuguese Royal Wedding in over a quarter of a century. The Wedding was followed by a Gala Dinner hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Braganza in the grounds of their House in São Pedro de Sintra.
This week, Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança, Duchess of Coimbra, the only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Braganza, will marry Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins at the Basílica Palácio de Mafra inside the Palácio Nacional de Mafra, which will be the first Portuguese Royal Wedding in over a quarter of a century.
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Amélie of Portugal, who passed away on this day in 1951! The exiled Orléans Princess who married the Portuguese King, witnessed the assassination of her husband & son, & was then exiled for the remaining four decades of her life, Queen Amelie wore some spectacular Jewels, which included the Portuguese Crown Sapphires!
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives from around Europe gathered for the Wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, future Head of the House of Wittelsbach, and Sophie-Alexandra Evekink at the Theatinerkirche (St. Kajetan) in Munich on May 20th, followed by a Reception at Schloss Nymphenburg and a Ball at Schloss Schleißheim. Continue reading
