Queen Lovisa’s Pearl Brooch

Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Countess Elsa von Rosen, Princess Bernadotte, who was born on this day in 1904! The Swedish Aristocrat who married a Prince that relinquished his succession rights and became the aunt of King Harald V of Norway, King Baudouin and King Albert II of Belgium, and Grand Duchess Joséphine Charlotte of Luxembourg, unlike her prominent sisters-in-law, Countess Elsa received few royal heirlooms from her mother-in-law, Princess Ingeborg of Sweden, which included Queen Lovisa’s Pearl Brooch!

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Queen Maria Cristina’s Loop Tiara

Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Death of Queen María Cristina of Spain, who passed away on this day in 1929! The Austrian Archduchess who become the second wife of King Alfonso XII before serving as Spain’s Regent for 17 years after his premature death, ‘Doña Virtudes’ was known for her strong religious beliefs, austerity and staidness. Despite that, she had a great interest in jewellery, possessing a splendid collection that was highlighted by this spectacular Loop Tiara!

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Queen Mary of Denmark’s Diamond Earrings

Happy Birthday to Queen Mary of Denmark, who is celebrating her 52nd Birthday today! The Australian Real Estate Agent who met her dashing Prince at a bar during the Sydney Olympics and has now become the popular Danish Queen, Queen Mary has a variety of heirloom jewels at her disposal, but has also complied a varied collection of modern jewels and newly acquired antique jewels, among them are her ‘Belle Epoque’ Diamond Earrings!

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Sultan of Johor becomes King of Malaysia

Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar of Johor was installed as the XVII Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) in a Istiadat Melafaz Ceremony during the 264th Meeting of the Conference of Rulers at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on January 31st, following the departure of the Sultan of Pahang at the end of his five-year Tenure. Malaysia is the world’s only rotational monarchy, where the Hereditary Rulers of Nine of the Malay States are elected as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) for a 5-year term by the Conference of Rulers. The new Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong are set to reign until 2029.

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French State Visit to Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are hosting French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, on their State Visit to Sweden on January 30-31, to further strengthen and promote the long-standing, broad and excellent relations between Sweden and France, while stimulating in-depth collaborations in areas such as innovation and green transition as well as defense and security.

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