Royalty from around Europe have gathered for the Opening Ceremony of the FEI World Championships in Aachen in Germany on August 11th, one of the equestrian world’s most prestigious events.
Royalty at the FEI World Championships
Spain
Spanish Royal Family in Palma de Mallorca
Queen Sofia, the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia joined King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain for a Dinner in Palma de Mallorca on August 8th, during their annual Summer Holiday in Palma de Mallorca and a few days after their traditional Reception at the Palacio de Marivent.
Summer Reception at the Palacio de Marivent
Queen Sofia, the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia joined King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain as they held their traditional Summer Reception at the Palacio de Marivent in Palma de Mallorca on August 4th.
Infanta Pilar’s Emerald Necklace
Today marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz, who was born on this day in 1936! The eldest daughter of the future Count and Countess of Barcelona, Don Juan and Doña María de las Mercedes, pretenders to the Spanish throne, and the elder sister of King Juan Carlos I, Infanta Pilar possessed a collection packed with both fascinating family heirloom jewels and modern acquisitions, such as the Emerald Necklace, which we are featuring today!
Spanish Royal Family at World Cup Final
The Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia joined King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain to attend the Final Match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Spain and Argentina at the New York Stadium in New Jersey on July 19th.
Infanta Eulalia’s Emerald Necklace
Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha and Edinburgh, Infanta of Spain and Duchess of Galliera who who passed away on this day in 1966! Baby Bee was the youngest daughter of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, and while not as famed as her elder sisters, Queen Marie of Romania and Grand Duchess Victoria Melita, this Infanta of Spain by marriage lived a turbulent yet very interesting life, dedicated to her family and to social causes, and to mark the day, were are featuring her Infanta Eulalia’s Emerald Necklace!
Wedding Gifts of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Alfonso XIII of Spain and British-born Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, who were married in Madrid on this day in 1906! For the occasion, the young bride received an extraordinary collection of jewels from the Spanish Royal Family, her relatives across Europe, and several institutions and associations, many of which would become some of the most important jewels in the Spanish Crown collection!
Spanish Royal Family on Armed Forces Day
The Princess of Asturias joined King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain for a Parade to mark Armed Forces Day (DIFAS) in Vigo in Pontevedra on May 30th.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia at 50th Anniversary of El País Newspaper
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain marked the 50th Anniversary of the El País Newspaper at the Museu Marítim in Barcelona on May 4th. EL PAÍS is the most widely read Spanish-language newspaper in the world.
Royal Tiaras at King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 80th Birthday Banquet
Yesterday, Royal Guests and Heads of State joined the Swedish Royal Family to celebrate the 80th Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, which ended with a magnificent Banquet at the Royal Palace of Stockholm, at which the Royal Ladies wore some of the most spectacular heirloom Tiaras!
King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 80th Birthday Banquet
Royal Guests and Relatives joined the Swedish Royal Family for a magnificent Banquet at the Royal Palace of Stockholm to celebrate the 80th Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on April 30th, which follows a Dinner at the Royal Palace of Stockholm and a series of celebrations earlier in the day.
Spanish Mellerio Shell Tiara
Today marks the 95th anniversary of the death of Infanta Isabel ‘La Chata’, who passed away on this day in 1931! The eldest daughter of Queen Isabel II, sister of King Alfonso XII and aunt of King Alfonso XIII, the Infanta was popular member of the Spanish Royal Family and today we are revisiting her iconic Spanish Mellerio Shell Tiara!
Confirmation of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark
Royal Guests and Godparents joined the Danish Royal Family to celebrate the Confirmation of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark at the Fredensborg Palace Church on April 18th.
Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Conch Pearl Bracelet
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, who passed away on this day in 1969! Queen Ena had a splendid jewellery collection, full of family heirlooms and contemporary acquisitions and commissions. Many of her jewels remain with the Spanish Royal Family, and are now worn by Queen Sofia and Queen Letizia, but others appeared on the market over the years, where they have fletched impressive sums at auction, which includes this Cartier Conch Pearl Bracelet!
Wedding Gifts of Infanta Alicia, Duchess of Calabria
Tomorrow marks the 90th Anniversary of the Wedding of Infante Alfonso, Duke of Calabria and Princess Alice of Bourbon-Parma, who got married in Vienna in 1936! Several Family Heirlooms were reset by Chaumet into a spectacular Sapphire Parure, a Ruby Parure and a Pearl and Diamond Parure for Princess Alice upon her marriage to Infante Alfonso!
Duchess of Castro’s Chaumet Ruby Necklace
Happy Birthday to Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duchess of Castro, who turns 55 today! An Italian Heiress married to a Head of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies and a leading Socialite, today, we are featuring the Duchess’ Chaumet Ruby Necklace!
Duchess of Alba’s Russian Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the legendary XVIII Duchess of Alba de Tormes, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart de Silva Falcó y Gurtubay, who was born on this day in 1926! The vibrant billionaire Head of the illustrious House of Alba, who was the world’s most titled aristocrat, the Duchess inherited several magnificent heirlooms, including this Russian Diamond Tiara!
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain at the Vatican
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were received by Pope Leo XIV on a visit to the Vatican on March 20th, their first visit after the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV last year.
Countess of Paris’ Diamond Badge
Happy 60th Birthday to Princess Cristina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies! The eldest daughter of the late Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria and Princess Anne of Orléans acquired this Diamond Badge made for the Ladies-in-Waiting of the first Countess of Paris from the auction of the estate of her grandmother, the late Countess of Paris!
Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg in Spain
Following visits to Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, and the Vatican, Grand Duke Guillaume V and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg were received by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on a visit to the Spain on March 5th, their first visit after the Accession of Grand Duke Guillaume V in October.