Today marks the 165th Anniversary of the birth of Princess Helena, Duchess of Albany, who was born on this day in 1861. The Waldeck and Pyrmont Princess who was married to Queen Victoria’s youngest son, the Duchess possessed some lovely jewels, most of which are with her descendants, like her Diamond Necklace!
Tomorrow marks the Anniversary of the death of the late Princess Margaret, who passed away in 2002! As one of the leading members of the Royal Family for over five decades, the late Princess had a huge collection of jewellery, which included her iconic Diamond Earrings!
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.
Gladys Deacon, the Duchess of Marlborough, who was born on this day in 1881, 145 years ago, owned Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Pearl Drop Tiara and also acquired this magnificent Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Sautoir from Cartier in London 100 years ago, which has been auctioned at Christie’s three times over the past 50 years!
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Lambeth Palace on February 5th, to formally meet the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, since she assumed office as the first woman to lead the Church of England.
King Charles III held a Dinner for Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan, the Aga Khan V at Windsor Castle on the evening of February 4th, to mark the first anniversary of his Accession as the Aga Khan V and the 50th Hereditary Imam of Nizari Ismailism. Continue reading
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the Sunday Service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate in February 1st, following the ‘Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision’ Premiere at Windsor Castle.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted leading actors as they held the Premiere of ‘Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision’ in the Waterloo Chamber at Windsor Castle on the evening of January 28th, ahead of the release of the film about the King’s lifelong environmental campaigning.
The Princess Royal and Sir Timothy Laurence joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the Sunday Service at the St Peter’s Church in Wolferton on the Sandringham Estate on January 25th, following the Royal Family’s Christmas Holiday on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Yesterday was the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Lady May Abel Smith, who was born on this day in 1906! Queen Mary’s niece, who was born a Princess of Teck, and married an Army officer who served as Governor of Queensland, Lady May had a Diamond Spike Tiara as well as this versatile Diamond Chain Necklace!
