Funeral of King Harald V of Norway

Following the passing of King Harald V and the Accession of King Haakon VIII, Royalty and Heads of State from the around the World joined the Norwegian Royal Family in the Procession from the Royal Palace of Oslo for the Funeral of King Harald V of Norway at Oslo Cathedral on September 9th, which was followed by a Procession to the Akershus Fortress for the Burial and a Reception for Foreign Royalty and Heads of State at the Royal Palace of Oslo.

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Grand Duchess Vladimir’s Sapphire Brooch 

Today marks the anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna, Princess Nicholas of Greece, who passed away on this day in 1957! The only daughter of the legendary Grand Duchess Vladimir who married a Greek Prince and became the mother of Princess Paul of Yugoslavia, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, and Princess Elisabeth, Countess of Törring-Jettenbach, Grand Duchess Elena possessed many spectacular jewels, including Grand Duchess Vladimir’s Sapphire Brooch!

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Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna’s Diamond Fringe Tiara 

Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha and Edinburgh, who passed away on this day in 1920! The imperious Romanov Grand Duchess who became Queen Victoria’s daughter-in-law and the Consort of a Sovereign German Duke, today we are featuring Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna’s Diamond Fringe Tiara!

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The Jewels of Queen Maria of Yugoslavia

Today marks the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Maria of Yugoslavia, who was born on this day in 1900! The Romanian Princess who married the first Yugoslavian King who was assassinated and became the mother of the last King of Yugoslavia before spending decades in exile in the United Kingdom, Queen Maria lived a fascinating life, and possessed an magnificent Jewellery Collection!

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Princess Helen of Serbia’s Diamond Flower Tiara

Today marks the 140th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Helen of Serbia, Princess Elena Petrovna of Russia, who was born on this day in 1884! The daughter of the first Yugoslavia King and niece of the Italian Queen, who married a Russian Prince that was assassinated during the Russian Revolution, Princess Helen possessed this striking heirloom Diamond Flower Tiara!

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