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
The Netherlands
Royal Tiaras at the Japanese State Banquet at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam
We saw seven spectacular Royal and Imperial Tiaras as the Dutch Royal Family held a State Banquet for the Japanese Emperor and Empress at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam last night, on the first evening of the Japanese State Visit to The Netherlands!
Japanese State Visit to The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are hosting Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan on their State Visit to The Netherlands from June 17 to 19. The Dutch Royal Family and the Japanese Imperial Family have had a long and close relationship over several generations.
German State Visit to The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are hosting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke Büdenbender on their State Visit to The Netherlands on June 9 to 11. The Dutch King and Queen went on a State Visit to Germany in 2022.
Dutch Ears of Wheat Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands, who turns 60 today! The sister-in-law of the Dutch King, known for her fight against illiteracy and eccentric sartorial choices, Princess Laurentien has worn many spectacular Heirloom Jewels from the Dutch Royal Collection, which includes the Dutch Ears of Wheat Tiara!
Dutch House Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who turns 55 today! The vibrant Argentinian financier who became the first Dutch Queen Consort in over a century and the main wearer of the magnificent Dutch Royal Jewellery collection, Queen Máxima was worn a variety of spectacular heirloom jewels, which includes the Dutch House Diamond Earrings!
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.
King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 80th Birthday
Royal Guests and Relatives have joined the Swedish Royal Family to celebrate the 80th Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in Stockholm on April 30th, following a Dinner at the Royal Palace of Stockholm the previous evening, and ahead of a magnificent Banquet at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.
Koningsdag 2026
The Dutch Royal Family joined King Willem-Alexander for the annual Koningsdag (King’s Day) celebrations in Dokkum on April 27th. Koningsdag, a Bank Holiday in the Netherlands, celebrates King Willem-Alexander’s Birthday, and members of the Royal Family attend celebrations in a different city each year.
Diplomatic Gala at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands held the annual Gala Dinner for the Diplomatic Corps at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Dam Square on the evening of April 23rd.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in the United States
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are visiting Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Miami on their working Visit to the United States of America from April 13-16, to underscore and strengthen the relationship and intensive cooperation in numerous fields at both the federal and state levels.
Cabinet Dinner at the Huis ten Bosch Palace
Royalty at the 2026 Olympic Games
Royalty and Royal Members of the International Olympic Committee from around the world are attending the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo this month.
Dutch Diamond Laurel Wreath Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Beatrix of The Netherlands, who turns 88 today! The popular former Dutch Queen once commanded the massive collection of the House of Orange, and wore over a dozen tiaras, but received this spectacular Diamond Laurel Wreath Tiara on her 18th Birthday exactly 60 years ago!
New Year’s Reception at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam
Princess Beatrix, Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven joined King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands as they held the traditional New Year’s Reception for Dutch guests at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on January 12th.
Finnish State Visit to The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are hosting Finnish President Alexander Stubb and First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb on a two-day State Visit to The Netherlands on December 11th and 12th.
Dutch State Visit to Suriname
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are on a State Visit to the Republic of Suriname from December 1 to 3, to highlight the broad cooperation between Suriname and the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the close ties between their communities in the 50 years since it has gained independence.
Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg in The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are hosting Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg on their Introductory Visit to The Netherlands on October 24th, just a few weeks after the Accession of Grand Duke Guillaume V of Luxembourg last month and following visits to Belgium and Germany.
Royal Tiaras at Grand Duke Guillaume’s Accession Gala
The Dutch, Belgian and Luxembourg Royal Ladies wore some of the most magnificent Jewels from their vaults at Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie’s Accession Gala at the Palais Grand-Ducal last night!