King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain hosted the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on their State Visit to Spain on this day in 1988, which was the first (and so far only) British State Visit to Spain, while they Queen had hosted the Spanish State Visit to Britain in 1986 as well as a State Visit to Britain in 2017, though the Spanish Royal Family hosted the Prince and Princess of Wales on Holiday through the 1980s.
Today marks the 35th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Farida of Egypt, who passed away on this day in 1988! The Aristocratic Schoolgirl who became the second last Egyptian Queen and then an artist after her divorce due to the lack of a male heir, throughout her ten-year tenure as the Egyptian Queen Consort, Queen Farida wore some splendid jewels, which we are rounding up today!
The Queen posed for a series of iconic portraits taken by the famed photographer Cecil Beaton at Buckingham Palace on this day in 1968, 55 years ago, an unreleased shot of which was shared by the Royal Family to mark the first Anniversary of her passing last month. Continue reading
Prince Christian of Denmark is celebrating his 18th Birthday today, which is being marked with an appearance on the Balcony of Amalienborg Palace and a Gala Dinner at Christiansborg Palace as well as a meeting of the Council of State to be held in November. The eldest child of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, Prince Christian is second-in-line to the Danish throne.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand hosted Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard and Crown Princess Beatrix of The Netherlands on their State Visit to Thailand on this day in 1963, 60 years ago, which came after the State Visit to Iran in 1963, as a response to the Thai State Visit to The Netherlands in 1960.
Royal and Noble Guests from around Europe have gathered in Jerez de la Frontera to celebrate the Wedding of Princess Victoria of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, the 20th Duchess of Medinaceli and Maxime Corneille on October 14th, with a bitter property dispute preventing the Duchess from marrying in any of the spectacular family residences of which she is Head. The Duchess of Medinaceli is the world’s most titled Aristocrat, with around 43 recognised titles. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Empress Farah of Iran, who turns 85 today! The Shah’s third wife who became an influential global fashion Icon and the last Empress of a 2,500 year-old Empire, Empress Farah once possessed a spectacular historic jewellery collection, the highlight of which was the Noor-ul-Ain Tiara!
Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Death of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, who passed away on this day in 1928! The Danish Princess who married the Russian Tsar and became the mother of the tragic last Tsar, the Empress possessed a spectacular collection of jewels, with one of the most iconic pieces being her Sapphire and Pearl Brooch!
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were joined by the Princess of Asturias for the Spanish National Day Celebrations on October 12th in Madrid. Traditionally referred to as the Día de la Hispanidad, the La Fiesta Nacional de España commemorates the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus for Spain on 12 October 1492. Continue reading
This weekend, Princess Victoria of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, the 20th Duchess of Medinaceli will be marrying Maxime Corneille. The world’s most titled Aristocrat, with around 43 recognised titles, who is the Head of the illustrious noble House of Medinaceli, the Duchess would have been expected to be wearing the magnificent Medinaceli Ducal Coronet!
Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko of Japan made an Official Visit to Spain on this day in 1973, 50 years ago, where they were received by Prince Juan Carlos and Princess Sofia on behalf of General France. Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko visited Spain again in 1985, and made a State Visit to Spain (as Emperor and Empress) in 1994.
Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg, who was born on this day in 1927! The Belgian Princess who became the consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, to mark the anniversary, we are featuring her Art Deco Sapphire Necklace Tiara!
Following the Wedding of Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança and Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins at the Basílica Palácio de Mafra, the Duke and Duchess of Braganza hosted a Gala Dinner in the grounds of their House in São Pedro de Sintra on the evening of October 7th, following a Reception held inside the Palácio de Mafra.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the annual Sunday Service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle on October 8th, during their annual stay on the Balmoral Estate in the Scottish Highlands, where this year, they marked the first anniversary of the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II, while also going on their State Visit to France.
Happy Birthday to Countess Madeleine Kogevinas née Bernadotte, who turns 85 today! The only daughter of Prince Carl Bernadotte and Countess Elsa von Rosen, she is the first cousin of King Harald V of Norway, King Baudouin of Belgium, King Albert II of Belgium, and Grand Duchess Joséphine Charlotte of Luxembourg, Countess Madeleine used to possess this striking Diamond Bracelet Bandeau!
The Spanish Nobility joined German Royalty in Austria for the spectacular Wedding of the Count of Quintanilla and Princess Teresa zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn at the Filialkirche Sankt Lorenz near Mondsee in the Salzkammergut in Austria on this day in 1973, 50 years ago, followed by a Ball at the Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn Hunting Lodge at Fuschl am See near Salzburg.
