Zaire State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, 1973
Bal de Noël in Monte Carlo
Princess Charlene of Monaco presided over the traditional Bal de Noël in the Empire Hall of the Hôtel de Paris in Monte Carlo on the evening of December 8th, to benefit the Princess Charlène de Monaco Foundation. Continue reading
Meiji Scroll Tiara
Happy Birthday to Empress Masako of Japan, who turns 60 today! The bright diplomat who suffered from an adjustment disorder for decades as Crown Princess before becoming the Japanese Empress in 2019, the Empress now has possession to the spectacular Heirlooms of the Japanese Imperial Family, the highlight of which is the Meiji Scroll Tiara!
Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey
The Royal Family joined the Princess of Wales for the third annual ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 8th. Spearheaded by the Princess, and supported by the Royal Foundation, the service is a moment to bring people together at Christmas time and recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year.
Princess Marie Louise’s Pearl Choker
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Marie Louise, who passed away on this day in 1956! The fascinating granddaughter of Queen Victoria who married and divorced a German Prince, and later became a Princess ‘of nowhere’, the Princess possessed some splendid jewels, including this Pearl Bracelet/Choker!
Crown Prince Harald and Crown Princess Sonia at a Banquet in Oslo, 1968
Ruby Peacock Tiara
Happy Birthday to the Princess of Orange, who is turning 20 today! The eldest of the Dutch Royal ‘A-Team’ who is set to be the fourth Queen Regnant of the Netherlands, the Dutch Heiress has expressed an interest in royal jewels (If you are reading this YRH, we have some suggestions), and has already worn quite a few splendid jewels from the massive family collection, including the Ruby Peacock Tiara!
Terengganu State Diadem
Happy Birthday to Sultanah Nur Zahirah of Terengganu, who turns 50 today! The Consort of the Sultan of Terengganu, who served as the 13th Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen) of Malaysia from 2006 to 2011, the Sultanah once wore the Gandik Diraja Tiara but over the last decade has been wearing this versatile Diadem!
Queen Camilla’s Christmas Party at Clarence House
Queen Camilla hosted her annual Christmas Party for children from the Helen & Douglas House and children supported by Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity to decorate the Christmas Tree at Clarence House on December 6th, following last night’s Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace.
Swedish Diamond Floral Earrings
Happy Birthday to Princess Sofia of Sweden, Duchess of Värmland who turns 39th Birthday! The accomplished former model who is the only daughter-in-law of King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia, Princess Sofia has worn several splendid heirlooms from the Swedish Royal Collection, including these spectacular Diamond Floral Earrings!
Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family hosted the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace on the evening of December 5th, which is held for the second time in King Charles’ Reign and the first after his Coronation.
Belgian State Visit to Germany
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are on a State Visit to the Federal Republic of Germany at the invitation of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke Büdenbender, from December 5th to the 7th. The State Visit is a confirmation of the good relations between the two nations; politically, economically, scientifically and culturally. Continue reading
Princess Alice of Greece’s Diamond Necklace Tiara
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Alice of Greece, who passed away at Buckingham Palace on this day in 1969! The deaf Battenberg Princess who married a Greek Prince before sheltering a Jewish Family from the Nazis, becoming a nun and the Queen’s mother-in-law, Princess Andrew possessed some spectacular jewels, which included this versatile Diamond Necklace Tiara!
Coty Emerald Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Anne, Duchess of Calabria, who turns 85 today! The Orléans Princess who married the Head of the Royal House of the Bourbon-Two Sicilies and became a member of the extended Spanish Royal Family, Princess Anne came from a Royal Family with an impressive jewellery collection, and married into one with an even more historic collection of jewels, yet the Coty Emerald Tiara was the most significant jewel worn by Princess Anne!
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels | 6 December 2023
There are many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction this autumn, and we are continuing by looking over the spectacular Jewels from an important American Collection one Auction at the Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Sale in New York City this week!
Church at Sandringham
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the Advent Sunday Service at at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on December 3rd, during their stay on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, ahead of next week’s Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace and the Royal Family’s Christmas Holiday at Sandringham later this month.
Baden Diamond Rose Brooch
Today marks the 185th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Louise of Prussia, Grand Duchess of Baden, who was born on this day in 1838. The Prussian Princess who was the Grand Duchess of Baden for over 50 years, much of the Grand Duchess’ splendid jewellery collection ended up in Sweden, Denmark and Greece, including the spectacular Baden Diamond Rose Brooch!
Londonderry Diamond Stomacher
Today marks the 145th Anniversary of the Birth of Edith, Marchioness of Londonderry, who was born on this day in 1878! The influential aristocratic Society Hostess who was the first woman to be appointed to be a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Military Division, the Marchioness of Londonderry was often seen in the spectacular Londonderry Jewels, which included this spectacular Diamond Stomacher!
Queen Camilla’s Diamond Serpent Necklace
Over the past few weeks, Queen Camilla has frequently worn a striking jewel, which has been in her collection for over two decades but has reappeared after a period of a few years, her spectacular Diamond Serpent Necklace!
Prince Sverre Magnus’ 18th Birthday Lunch at the Royal Palace of Oslo
The Norwegian Royal Family celebrated Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway’s 18th Birthday with a Lunch at the Royal Palace of Oslo on December 1st, ahead of his Birthday on December 3rd. Prince Sverre Magnus is the younger child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit and the third in line to the Norwegian Throne.