Royal Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, 1944
Princess of Wales’ Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Suite
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!
Savoy Crown Diamond Necklace
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!
The Details of the Wedding of Prince Mateen of Brunei
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.
Pascua Militar 2024
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
Kelantan Diamond Tiara
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!
Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna’s Pearl Brooch
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!
Danish New Year’s Levée 2024
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
Queen Margherita’s Pink Diamond Stomacher
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Margherita of Italy, who passed away on this day in 1926! The Savoy Princess who married her cousin and became the first Queen of a unified Italy, Queen Margherita had a spectacular Jewellery Collection, one of the highlights of which was this magnificent Pink Diamond Stomacher!
Royal Family return to London, 1949
Danish New Year’s Levée 2024
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary joined Queen Margrethe II for a New Year’s Levée at Christian VII’s Palace in Amalienborg, followed by a Levée for the Diplomatic Corps at Christiansborg Palace on January 3rd. Following the New Year’s Banquet on the 1st, another New Year’s Levee will be held tomorrow, ahead of Queen Margrethe’s Abdication on January 14th.
The Jewels of the Gilded Age
In recent weeks, the second season of HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ has become quite a sensation for its gripping storyline and sumptuous costumes, so today we are featuring the several heirloom Royal Jewels that have been replicated for the period drama, which has now been renewed for a Third Season!
Princess Mathilde Bonaparte’s Diamond Rose Brooch
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, who passed away on this day in 1904! The Napoleonic Princess who was the first cousin and former fiancé of Emperor Napoleon III, married a Russian Prince and was a prominent Salonnière during the Second Empire, Princess Mathilde possessed a legendary jewellery collection, the most iconic piece of which was her Diamond Rose Brooch!
Danish New Year’s Banquet 2024
The Danish Royal Family joined Queen Margrethe II for her final annual New Year’s Court (Nytårskur) and Banquet hosted at Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg in Copenhagen on January 1st. Two more New Year’s Levees will be held later this week, ahead of Queen Margrethe’s Abdication on January 14th.
Japanese New Year’s Reception 2024
The Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as they presided over the Ceremony of New Year’s Celebration at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 1st. This was the fourth New Year’s Reception of Emperor Naruhito’s Reign, with six separate Ceremonies, and the Imperial ladies wearing Tiaras for the first time since 2020.
Danish New Year’s Gala, 1974
Tonight, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark will host her final New Year’s Court at Amalienborg Palace, ahead of her Abdication later this month following a 52-year Reign, so we are taking the opportunity to feature the spectacular New Year’s Gala held on this day in 1974, 50 years ago!
The Royal Year in 2024
Happy New Year everyone! 2023 was a busy year for all of us, with thousands of articles and millions of visitors on The Royal Watcher, and we’ve had a wonderful time covering it all! We have just revisited the highlights of 2023 in our ‘Year-in-Review’ series, so today, we are talking a look at the Royal Events to look forward to in 2024!
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is Abdicating
In her annual New Year’s Speech, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has just announced that she is abdicating the Danish Throne after a Reign of 52 years, and will be succeeded by Crown Prince Frederik, who will become King Frederik X
Church at Sandringham
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the annual Sunday Service at at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on December 31st, following the Royal Family’s Christmas Holiday on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Paternò di Spedalotto Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Silvia, Dowager Duchess of Aosta, who turns 70 today! The Italian aristocrat, from the Paternò di Spedalotto family, daughter of the VI Marquess Di Regiovanni, was the second wife of the late Prince Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta, V Duke of Aosta and Pretender to the Italian Throne. To mark the day, we are featuring one of the Duchess’ major jewellery pieces: the Paternò di Spedalotto Diamond Tiara!