Today marks the 220th Anniversary of the Birth of Harriet Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, the 2nd Duchess of Sutherland, who was born on this day in 1806! An aristocratic Courtier and Abolitionist, the Duchess was a great friend and Mistress of the Robes to Queen Victoria over several decades, also commissioning this spectacular Pearl and Ruby Necklace!
The Princess Royal hosted the annual Garden Party for the Not Forgotten Association at Buckingham Palace on May 19th. There are usually three annual Garden Parties hosted by the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyrood House for around 30,000 guests yearly, as well as a few special others, which includes today’s Garden Party.
Today marks the 165th Anniversary of the Birth of the legendary Dame Nellie Melba, who was born on this day in 1861! The Opera Singer possessed a spectacular jewellery collection and a magnificent Cartier Pearl and Diamond Sautoir is going on Auction at Bonhams in London next month!
King Charles III held a Garden Party to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the King’s Trust in the gardens of Buckingham Palace on May 14th. This is one of two special Garden Parties to be held following the three annual garden parties, with the first held on May 6th, the second on May 8th, and the last on May 12th.
There were several spectacular Heirloom Tiaras and a Crown as King Charles and Queen Camilla presided over yesterday’s splendid State Opening of Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster!
Queen Camilla joined King Charles III as he presided over the Official Opening of the Session of Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London on May 13th, the third of the King’s Reign.
The Royal Family hosted the last annual Garden Party of 2026 at Buckingham Palace on May 12th. There are usually three annual Garden Parties hosted by the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyrood House for around 30,000 guests yearly, as well as a few special others, following the first held on May 6th, and the second held on May 8th.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended ‘A King’s Trust Celebration’ at the Royal Albert Hall in London on May 11th, to mark the 50th anniversary of the charity formerly known as The Prince’s Trust and its five decades of supporting disadvantaged young people.
The Royal Family joined the Prince and Princess of Wales as they hosted the second annual Garden Party of 2026 at Buckingham Palace on May 8th. There are usually three annual Garden Parties hosted by the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyrood House for around 30,000 guests yearly, as well as a few special others.
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent joined King Charles III for the Service of the Order of St Michael and St George at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on May 7th, which is the first time the King has attended the Service as Sovereign.
The Royal Family hosted the first annual Garden Party of 2026 at Buckingham Palace on May 6th. There are usually three annual Garden Parties hosted by the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyrood House for around 30,000 guests yearly, as well as a few special others.
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Lilian, the 5th Duchess of Wellington, who passed away on this day in 1946! The Duchess may have received this magnificent Diamond Tiara as a wedding gift from her father, a wealthy Scottish Industrialist!
Happy Birthday to Lady Sarah Chatto, who turns 62 today! The only daughter of Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong Jones, Lord Snowdon, she was born during the Royal Baby Boom of 1964, and was the only niece of the Queen Elizabeth II. Having inherited the bulk of her mother’s jewellery collection, today, we are featuring this small Sapphire and Diamond Brooch!
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on their first State Visit to the United States of America this week, to mark the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, which is the latest in almost 170 years of British Royal Visits to the United States. The American President made a State Visit to the United Kingdom last year. Continue reading
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on their first State Visit to the United States of America this week, to mark the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, which is the latest in almost 170 years of British Royal Visits to the United States. The American President made a State Visit to the United Kingdom last year. Continue reading
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on their first State Visit to the United States of America this week, to mark the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, which is the latest in almost 170 years of British Royal Visits to the United States. The American President made a State Visit to the United Kingdom last year.
The Princess of Wales and Princess Royal attended services commemorating Anzac Day in London on 25th April. Anzac Day has been observed in London since King George V attended the first service at Westminster Abbey in 1916 to mark the anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli/Anzac Day is commemorated as a public holiday in both Australia and New Zealand, with memorial ceremonies held at various locations.
Today marks the 250th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh, who was born on this day in 1776! The daughter of King George III, the Duchess of Gloucester had a spectacular jewellery collection, with several prominent heirlooms being passed down to the late Queen, which included the Duchess of Gloucester’s Pearl Pendant Earrings!
Today mark the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, who died on this day in 1986! The twice-divorced American for whom a King gave up his Throne, the Duchess possessed a massive jewellery collection of sumptuous modern pieces, which included her magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Necklace!
Happy Birthday to Lady Gabriella Kingston, who turns 44 today! The accomplished writer and singer daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, who is 57th in the Line of Succession and was sadly widowed a few years ago, Lady Gabriella notably wore Queen Mary’s Emerald Shamrock Brooch!
