The Royal Family attended the annual Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London on Remembrance Sunday, November 12th, honouring those who have lost their lives in conflict. The Royal Family attended the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall last night. Continue reading
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Grace of Monaco, who was born on this day in 1929! The award-winning American Actress who became the glamorous Princess Consort of the tiny Mediterranean Principality, Princess Grace compiled a spectacular Jewellery Collection, which induced her Cartier Diamond Bangle! Continue reading
The British Royal Family joined the King and Queen to attend the annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London on the evening of November 11th, on the eve of the annual Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph. Continue reading
Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Irene of Hesse, who passed away on this day in 1953! The Hesse Princess (sister of the last Tsarina of Russia) who was married to her Prussian cousin, and were known as ‘The Very Amiables’ despite decades of family tragedies, Princess Irene possessed this splendid Diamond Fleur-de-Lys Tiara, which remains a family heirloom!
The Dutch Royal Court has released new Official Portraits of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to mark the 10th Anniversary of the King’s Accession. These portraits replace those released five years ago.
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to attend the Wedding of Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium and Princess Astrid of Sweden in a Religious Ceremony at the St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral in Brussels on this day in 1926, following a Civil Ceremony at the Royal Palace of Stockholm a few days earlier.
The spectacular State Opening of Parliament earlier this week was one of the grandest events held in the United Kingdom for years, much grander than even the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla earlier this year, and so thus, we are examining all the spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels worn at the State Opening!
The Belgian Royal Family hosted King Alfonso XIII of Spain and Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain on their State Visit to Belgium on this day in 1923, 100 years ago, following the ravages of the First World War. The next Spanish State Visit to Belgium was in 1977, with the latest State Visit in 2000.
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and the Danish Royal Family are still hosting King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their State Visit to Denmark from November 6th to the 8th. While the focus of the State Visit is green transition, the pharmaceutical industry and shipping, the Danish and Spanish Royal Families have close family ties, as both Sovereigns are descendants of King Christian IX of Denmark and Queen Victoria. The last Spanish State Visit to Denmark was in 1980, while Queen Margrethe made a Return State Visit to Spain in 1983.
Happy Birthday to Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, who turn 20 today! The late Queen’s youngest granddaughter who is 16th-in-line to the Throne and carries on the Duke of Edinburgh’s carriage driving legacy, Lady Louise has not had many opportunities to wear royal jewels, but appeared in this striking Cartier Diamond Suite earlier this year!
Today marks the 110th Anniversary of the Birth of Emanuella de Dampierre y Ruspoli, Duchess of Segovia, who was born on this day in 1913! The Italian Aristocrat who married Infante Jaime, Duke of Segovia, the second son of King Alfonso XIII of Spain and Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, she received several spectacular Royal Heirlooms, including Queen Maria Cristina’s Sapphire Necklace!
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and the Danish Royal Family are still hosting King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their State Visit to Denmark from November 6th to the 8th. While the focus of the State Visit is green transition, the pharmaceutical industry and shipping, the Danish and Spanish Royal Families have close family ties, as both Sovereigns are descendants of King Christian IX of Denmark and Queen Victoria. The last Spanish State Visit to Denmark was in 1980, while Queen Margrethe made a Return State Visit to Spain in 1983.
Queen Camilla joined King Charles III as he presided over the Official Opening of the Session of Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London on November 7th. This is the first ‘full dress’ State Opening of Parliament since 2019, and the first of the King’s Reign following his Coronation. Continue reading
A Tiara from the Maharaja of Kaski and Lamjung, a Tiara, Brooch and Corsage from Baroness Inchiquin, and a Brooch from Queen Margherita of Italy are among the Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Sale in Geneva tomorrow!
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and the Danish Royal Family are hosting King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their State Visit to Denmark from November 6th to the 8th. While the focus of the State Visit is green transition, the pharmaceutical industry and shipping, the Danish and Spanish Royal Families have close family ties, as both Sovereigns are descendants of King Christian IX of Denmark and Queen Victoria. The last Spanish State Visit to Denmark was in 1980, while Queen Margrethe made a Return State Visit to Spain in 1983.
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Engagement of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain! The then Prince of Asturias and Letizia Ortiz announced their engagement to a surprised public and press at the Palacio Real de El Pardo on this day in 2003, 20 years ago, and the soon-to-be Princess received this striking Sapphire and Pearl Suite among her Engagement Gifts!
The then Prince of Asturias and Letizia Ortiz announced their engagement to a surprised public and press at the Palacio Real de El Pardo on this day in 2003, 20 years ago, as their relationship had been a well-kept secret.
Spectacular Jewels in the possession of Duke Alexander Eugen and Duchess Sophie of Württemberg, the children of Princess Nadezhda of Bulgaria and Duke Albrecht Eugen of Württemberg, which originate from the Württemberg, Habsburg, Bulgarian, Orléans, Bourbon-Parma, Bourbon-Two Sicilies, and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Royal Families are among the spectacular Jewels going on Auction at the Sotheby’s Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection Sale in Geneva tomorrow!
There are many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction this autumn, and we are continuing by looking over the splendid Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction at the Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Sale in Geneva next week!
Today, Sol Matossián y Márquez, a great-great-great granddaughter of King Alfonso XII and Queen Maria Cristina, is marrying Nicholas Green in a religious ceremony in Madrid. Sol is set to wear her maternal family’s bridal tiara, an Emerald and Diamond Floral Tiara, whose origins go back to Queen Isabella II.
