This weeks marks the 45th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Victoria Louise, Duchess of Brunswick, who passed away in 1980! The Kaiser’s only daughter who married the Head of the House of Hanover and spent a long life at the centre of German Royal and Noble circles, to mark the anniversary, we are again featuring her iconic Prussian Diamond Tiara!
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain are hosting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke Büdenbender on a State Visit to Spain to strengthen political, economic, and diplomatic ties, from November 26th to the 28th, following the Spanish State Visit to Germany in 2022.
Royal Relatives joined the extended Spanish Royal Family for a Lunch at the Palace of El Pardo in Madrid on November 22nd, to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Spanish Monarchy upon the Accession of King Juan Carlos of Spain, which comes following Queen Sofia being awarded Order of the Golden Fleece.
Queen Sofia of Spain has been awarded the Collar of the illustrious Order of the Golden Fleece by King Felipe VI in a Ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid on November 21st, marking the 50th Anniversary of the restoration of the Spanish Monarchy.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain are hosting Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman on a State Visit to Spain to strengthen political, economic, and diplomatic ties, from November 3rd to the 5th. The State Visit had been postponed earlier the year due to the death of the Sultan’s mother-in-law.
Happy Birthday to Queen Sofia of Spain, who celebrates her 87th birthday today! Hailing from an extraordinary lineage that unites most of Europe’s royal dynasties, Queen Sofia became the first Queen Consort of Spain’s restored monarchy and remains one of the most admired members of the Royal Family. Her jewelry collection is both rich in historic family heirlooms and contemporary treasures, including the Diamond Foliage Necklace, which we’re featuring today!
Royalty from around the world are leading Heads of State and Dignitaries at the Opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza on November 1st. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), displays tens of thousands of artefacts including the entire 5,000-piece collection of treasures unearthed with Tutankhamun in one place for the first time since the discovery of the tomb back in 1922.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Sofia, and Infanta Sofia joined the Princess of Asturias in Oviedo this week to preside over the 2025 Princess of Asturias Awards, to deliver a series of prizes to individuals, entities or companies from around the world who make notable achievements in the sciences, humanities, and public affairs.
Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha and Edinburgh, who passed away on this day in 1920! The imperious Romanov Grand Duchess who became Queen Victoria’s daughter-in-law and the Consort of a Sovereign German Duke, today we are featuring Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna’s Diamond Fringe Tiara!
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were joined by the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia for the Spanish National Day Celebrations on October 12th in Madrid. Traditionally referred to as the Día de la Hispanidad, the La Fiesta Nacional de España commemorates the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus for Spain on 12 October 1492.
Around this time in 1935 — exactly 90 years ago — Princess María de las Mercedes of Borbón and Orléans married the Prince of Asturias at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and of the Martyrs in Rome. Among the dozens of magnificent wedding gifts she received were many treasured family heirlooms, passed down to her by her uncle and father-in-law, King Alfonso XIII.
Today marks the 195th Anniversary of the birth of Queen Isabella II of Spain, who was born on this day in 1830! The eldest child of King Fernando VII and his wife and niece, Maria Cristina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, she ascended the throne at the tender age of 3, her reign earning her the title of the “queen of sad fates” due to the political turmoil and challenges that ultimately led to her exile in Paris following the Glorious Revolution of 1868. To commemorate her birthday, we are highlighting one of her most important surviving heirlooms, the Joyas de Pasar Pearl Necklace!
The House of Alba led the Spanish Nobility at the Wedding of Cayetano Martínez de Irujo, Duke of Arjona and Bárbara Mirjan at the Iglesia del Cristo de los Gitanos in Seville on October 4th.
Royalty and Heads of State from around the World have gathered in New York City for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week, some in their special roles as envoys and advocates for the United Nations!
The Royal Family of Serbia celebrated the Wedding of Prince Alexander of Serbia and Dr. Vesna Jelić in Villamanrique de la Condesa, near Seville, on September 20th, two weeks after a Civil Ceremony at the Royal Palace in Belgrade.
Happy Birthday to Queen Letizia of Spain, who turns 53 today! For the past 21 years, on special occasions, Doña Letizia has borrowed pieces of jewellery from the collection of her mother-in-law, Queen Sofía — including the striking Ruby Cascade Necklace, which we are featuring today in celebration of Her Majesty’s birthday!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of the late Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz, the elder sister of King Juan Carlos I and aunt of King Felipe VI. The late Spanish Infanta possessed a striking jewellery collection, which combined centuries-old family heirlooms and modern acquisitions and gifts, such as her Sapphire Necklace!
The Prince of Wales, President of the FA, and Princess Charlotte joined Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia of Spain to attend the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland on July 27th.
Happy 33rd Birthday to Sofía Palazuelo Barroso, Duchess of Huéscar! The Spanish Socialite and Businesswoman is married to the Heir of the illustrious House of Alba.
The Princess of Wales, patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, led Royalty at the Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on July 13th. Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. The Princess of Wales is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club while the Duchess of Gloucester is the President of the Lawn Tennis Association. Continue reading
