Happy Birthday to the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, who celebrates her 40th Birthday today! The former model married to the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley who is the chatelaine of the magnificent Houghton Hall and Cholmondeley Castle, Lady Cholmondeley has often worn this spectacular Diamond Floral Tiara!
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Duchess of Connaught’s Diamond Shamrock Tiara
Royal Guests and Relatives gave several spectacular Wedding Gifts to Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia when she married Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on this day in 1879, 145 years ago, which included a Fringe Tiara and this Diamond Shamrock Tiara!
Women’s Day Reception at Buckingham Palace
Queen Mathilde of Belgium and the Duchess of Gloucester joined Queen Camilla as she hosted a Reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate International Women’s Day and to mark the end of the WOW Girls Festival Bus tour on March 12th. Continue reading
Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey 2024
Queen Camilla was joined by the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent at the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 11th. King Charles III is the Head of the Commonwealth, and the Commonwealth Service is the largest annual inter-faith gathering in the United Kingdom.
Duchess of Edinburgh’s Black and White Pearl Suite
Happy 60th Birthday to Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh! The late Queen’s hardworking youngest son, who had a production company but is now a working Royal and heavily involved in the legacy of his late father’s Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Prince Edward has designed a couple of jewels for his Duchess, including this spectacular Black and White Pearl Suite!
Starlight Ball at Blenheim Palace
Princess Beatrice and Count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Lord and Lady Dalmeny, and Lord Edward and Lady Alexandra Spencer-Churchill were among the Guests at a spectacular Ball at Blenheim Palace on the evening of March 8th, in aid of children’s charity Starlight.
Harewood Floral Tiara
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Marion, Countess of Harewood, who passed away on this day in 2014! The Austrian Pianist who was married to a King’s grandson and later a scandalous MP, the Countess was never seen wearing the jewels of her mother-in-law, Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, but primarily wore this heirloom Diamond Floral Tiaras!
‘A Rothschild Treasury’ at Waddesdon Manor
Last month, the 4th Baron Rothschild passed away at the age of 87. The Head of the British branch of the prominent Rothschild Family, Lord Rothschild owned the spectacular Heirlooms of the Rothschild Family, which are on permanent display in the ‘A Rothschild Treasury’ Exhibition at Waddesdon Manor!
Duchess of Marlborough’s Pearl Necklace
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 historic Pearl Necklace, which reportedly belonged to Catherine the Great or Empress Eugenie!
Princess Margaret’s Art Deco Diamond Clips
Happy Birthday to Serena, Countess of Snowdon, who turns 54 today! The accomplished Earl’s daughter who married (and divorced) Princess Margaret’s only son and became the late Queen’s beloved niece-in-law, the Countess possesses Princess Margaret’s striking Art Deco Diamond Clips, which originate from Queen Mary!