Happy Birthday to Sheikha Moza bint Nasser of Qatar, who turns 65 today! The influential reformer and glamorous fashion icon who is the wife of the former and mother of the current Emir of Qatar, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser has worn several spectacular jewels, including the legendary Star of the South Diamond!
King Frederik X was proclaimed the King of Denmark on the Balcony of Christiansborg Palace on January 14th, following the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark after a 52-year Reign. The proclamation was followed by a Carriage Procession back to Amalienborg Palace.
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is abdicating the Danish Throne in a Council of State at Christiansborg Palace on January 14th, after a Reign of 52-years. She will be succeeded by Crown Prince Frederik, who becomes King Frederik X.
Prince ‘Abdul Mateen of Brunei, the tenth child and fourth son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, with his second wife, Puan Mariam binti Abdul Aziz, is marrying Anisha Rosnah binti Adam in series of spectacular ceremonies at the Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan this week.
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The Japanese Imperial Court announced the Engagement of Crown Prince Akihito of Japan and Michiko Shoda in Tokyo on this day in 1959, 65 years ago, which was the first marriage between a Commoner and the Heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne in centuries.
There has been much speculation in recent months about the Royal Family Order of King Charles III, but when Crown Prince Frederik becomes King Frederik X on the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark tomorrow, following a 52-year Reign, we can now also await the new King’s Order Portrait ’Ordensportrættet’.
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Patricia of Connaught / Lady Patricia Ramsay, who died on this day in 1974! The granddaughter of Queen Victoria who gave up her title to marry a Scottish Earl’s son and was the aunt of Swedish and Danish Sovereigns, Lady Patricia possessed many splendid jewels, including today’s Maple Leaf Brooch!
When Crown Prince Frederik becomes King Frederik X on the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark this Sunday, he will also become the Sovereign of the 330 year-old Order of the Elephant ‘Elefantordenen’, the highest Danish Honour, which we are featuring today!
When Crown Prince Frederik becomes King Frederik X on the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark this Sunday, Crown Princess Mary will receive the spectacular Heirloom Jewels reserved for the exclusive use of the Queens of Denmark!
Prince ‘Abdul Mateen of Brunei, the tenth child and fourth son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, with his second wife, Puan Mariam binti Abdul Aziz, married Anisha Rosnah binti Adam in series of spectacular ceremonies at the Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan this last week. Following the Istiadat Berbedak Pengantin Diraja (the Royal Powdering Ceremony), the Majlis Istiadat Akad Nikah Diraja (the Islamic Wedding), and the Majlis Bersanding Pengantin Diraja (Wedding Ceremony), celebrations came to a conclusion with a spectacular Majlis Persantapan Diraja (Wedding Banquet).
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Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg, who passed away on this day in 2005! The Belgian Princess who became the consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, to mark the anniversary, we are featuring her Sapphire Necklace Tiara!
Happy Birthday to the Princess of Wales, who turns 42 today! The future Queen has worn a plethora of Royal Heirlooms over the years, which we covered in our series on the Jewels of the Princess of Wales, but today we are featuring her striking Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Suite!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Elena of Italy, who was born on this day in 1873! The Montenegrin Princess who became the second Italian Queen during the tumultuous first half of the 20th century, Queen Elena possessed the spectacular Jewels of the House of Savoy, that included the Savoy Crown Diamond Necklace!
Prince ‘Abdul Mateen of Brunei, the tenth child and fourth son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, with his second wife, Puan Mariam binti Abdul Aziz, will marry Anisha Rosnah binti Adam in series of ceremonies at the Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan this next week.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were joined by the Princess of Asturias as they presided over the traditional Pascua Militar Ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid on January 6th. Pascua Militar marks the beginning of the military year and a Spanish National holiday; Epiphany. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Queen Anis of Kelantan, who celebrates her 75th Birthday! The illustrious Princess who was the Raja Perempuan (Queen) of Kelantan from 1979 to 2010 and is the mother of the current Sultan of Kelantan, Queen Anis has often worn this striking Diamond Tiara!
Today marks the 115th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Ileana of Romania, who was born on this day in 1909! The Romanian Princess who married an Austrian Archduke and then had to flee both Austria and Romania to eventually settle in the United States, we have already talked about how Princess Ileana sold the magnificent Vladimir Sapphire Kokoshnik to fund her life in exile, but she retained her Diamond Scroll Tiara and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna’s Pearl Brooch!
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary joined Queen Margrethe II for a New Year’s Levée at Christiansborg Palace on January 4th, following the New Year’s Banquet and a New Year’s Levée, ahead of Queen Margrethe’s Abdication on January 14th. Continue reading
