Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, who passed away on this day in 1965! The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary who married into the prominent Aristocratic Family, Princess Mary had an enormous jewellery collection, which was highlighted by the Harewood Diamond Scroll Tiara!
Following their State Visit to Belgium, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg are hosting Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and First Lady Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam on their State Visit to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on March 27 and 28, which is likely the last incoming State Visit before the Grand Duke’s Abdication in October.
Tomorrow marks the 115th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Ingrid of Denmark, who was born in 1910! The Swedish Princess became the Danish Queen and the mother of Queen Margrethe, Princess Benedikte, and Queen Anne Marie of Greece, to mark the occasion, we are featuring her Turquoise Daisy Bandeau!
The Danish Royal Court has shared new Official Portraits of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark, which were taken ahead of the New Year’s Court (Nytårskur) and Banquet at Amalienborg on January 1st.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are hosting Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and First Lady Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam on a State Visit to Belgium on March 24-26, to strengthen economic, academic and diplomatic ties.
Happy Birthday to Princess Diane of Orléans, Duchess of Württemberg, who turns 85 today! The fascinating Orléans Princess, a successful artist and sculptor, who is now the grandmother of the Head of the House of Württemberg, Princess Diane has worn the obscenely massive Württemberg Sapphire Tiara for decades!
Spanish High Society gathered to celebrate the Wedding of Prince Cecil von Croÿ, Count of Schmettau and Victoria Matossián y Márquez, a descendant of the Bavarian-branch of the Spanish Royal Family, in Fuente el Saz de Jarama outside Madrid this past weekend.
Happy Birthday to Princess Eugenie of York, Mrs. Jack Brooksbank, who turns 35 today! The late Queen’s artistic granddaughter who is 12th-in-line to the Throne wore the magnificent Boucheron Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara for her Wedding!
Happy Birthday to Princess Claire of Luxembourg, who turns 40 today! The wealthy and highly educated German Heiress who is married to the second son of the world’s only Grand Duke, Princess Claire has worn some striking heirlooms from the Grand Ducal Vaults, as well as this mystery Ruby and Diamond Tiara and Parure!
Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, and Prince Carl Philip joined King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia as they held the annual Representationsmiddag (Representatives Dinner) at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on the evening of March 19th, held for the first time since 2022.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are on a State Visit to Kenya at the invitation of President William Ruto on March 18th to March 20th, with a focus on cooperation in the field of peace, security, climate change and food security.
On my visit to Paris last month, I had the pleasure of seeing the French Crown Jewels on display in the Galerie d’Apollon of the Musée du Louvre, which was right before visiting the Maison Chaumet flagship store on Place Vendôme.
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of Lady Brigid Guinness, later Princess Frederick of Prussia, who passed away on this day in 1995! Lady Brigid received this magnificent Diamond Tiara from the Guinness Family when she married Prince Frederick of Prussia, which is now worn by their granddaughters!
Earlier this week, Queen Mary of Denmark brought out Queen Caroline Amalie’s Gold and Cameo Tiara for the first time in over 140 years, which was hidden in plain sight for years in a corner cabinet on the visitor route at the Amalienborg Palace Museum and will now go on permanent display in the Treasury under Rosenborg Castle!
Happy Birthday to Henrietta, the Dowager Duchess of Bedford, who turns 85 today! The illustrious Russell family have been prominent Aristocrats since the Tudor era and were created the Dukes of Bedford since 1694, situated at the magnificent Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire, as well as owning the extensive Bedford Estate in London, so to mark the Dowager Duchess’ Birthday, we are featuring the family’s magnificent heirloom Tiara! Continue reading
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are on a State Visit to Cyprus at the invitation of President Nikos Christodoulides on March 4th and March 5th, with a focus on cooperation in the areas of safety, science, culture and sustainability.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark are on their first State Visit to Finland on March 4th and 5th. The State Visit comes following their State Visit to Sweden, State Visit to Norway, an extensive Tour of Greenland, a State Visit from Iceland, and a visit to Germany after the Accession of King Frederik X last year upon the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II.
Yesterday, Elle Fanning wore a striking Cartier Diamond Necklace to the Oscars which has led many to wonder if it may be the incredibly similar Cartier Diamond Tiara which once belonged to the Duchess of Windsor?
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, who was born on this day in 1877! ! Among the spectacular Wedding Gifts to the Vanderbilt Heiress when she married the Duke of Marlborough was this magnificent Boucheron Diamond Tiara! Continue reading
Queen Margrethe II joined King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark as they hosted a traditional Banquet for Arts and Culture at Christiansborg Palace on the evening of February 28th.
