Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret were among the guests at the Wedding of Lady Anne Spencer and Lieutenant Christopher Wake Walker at Westminster Abbey on this day in 1944, 80 years ago, which was the society wedding of the year, held during the Second World War.
Following the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II and the Proclamation of King Frederik X of Denmark, the new King Frederik X and Queen Mary are going on a Tour of Nordic region, beginning with State Visits to Sweden and Norway in May followed by longer tours of the Faroe Islands and Greenland on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog in June and July.
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Margaret, the late Queen’s only sister, who died on this day in 2002! As one of the leading members of the Royal Family for her entire life, the late Princess had a magnificent jewelry collection, which included her iconic Cartier Ruby Flower Brooch!
The Prince of Wales and the newlywed Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips joined the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh in the Cook Islands, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, New Hebrides, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Australia on their month-long Tour of Oceania in 1974, 50 years ago, which was cut short by a political crisis back in Britain.
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!
Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the Death of King Hussein of Jordan, who passed away on this day in 1999. The dynamic ruler of the Hashemite Kingdom for over four turbulent decades became the world’s longest-serving executive Head of State.
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!
A week after his release from hospital following a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate, it has been announced that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and will postpone public-facing duties while undergoing treatment.
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!
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the annual Sunday Service at at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on February 3rd, a few days after the King’s release from hospital following a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate. Continue reading
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh continued their six-month Commonwealth Tour in Australia when they arrived in Sydney on this day in 1954, following Tours around the United Kingdom after the Queen’s Coronation. The stops in Bermuda, Jamaica, Panama, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand were followed by visits to Australia, Ceylon, Aden, Uganda, Malta and Gibraltar.
Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, Prince of Naples has passed away at the age of 86! The last Crown Prince of Italy was the Head of the House of Savoy and a disputed Pretender to the former Italian Throne.
The newlywed Prince ‘Abdul Mateen and Princess Anisha of Brunei and Princess Sirivannavari of Thailand were among the guests at the Wedding of Thai billionaire Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha at King Power Srivaree in Nong Prue, Thailand on January 28th, just days after the 10-Day Wedding of Prince Mateen and Princess Anisha. Continue reading
King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand hosted King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium on their State Visit to Thailand on this day in 1964, which came following their State Visit to Japan. The Thai King and Queen had made a State Visit to Belgium in 1960. Continue reading
Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the Death of Tunku Puan Besar (Queen) Kurshiah of Negeri Sembilan, who passed away on this day in 1999! The illustrious Princess who served as the Tunku Ampuan Besar (Queen) of Negeri Sembilan for over 25 years and was the first Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen) of Malaysia, Queen Kurshiah wore this striking Diamond Fringe Tiara!
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.
Happy 10th Anniversary to Andrea and Tatiana Casiraghi! The then second-in-line to the Monegasque Principality married the Billionaire Colombian Heiress in Switzerland following a Civil Ceremony held in Monaco the previous year.
Following Pascua Militar Ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the annual Reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Kingdom of Spain on January 31st. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Princess Beatrix of The Netherlands, who turns 86 today! The popular former Dutch Queen once commanded the massive collection of the House of Orange, and wore over a dozen tiaras, one of her favourites for decades has been the Antique Pearl Tiara!
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.
