Today marks the 125th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who was assassinated on this day in 1898! The stunning Bavarian Duchess who became a glamorous and restless Empress before being tragically assassinated, Empress Elisabeth of Austria possessed some spectacular jewels, which included her iconic Diamond Stars and the heirloom Habsburg Ruby Parure!
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives from around Europe are attending the Wedding of Hereditary Prince Ludwig zu Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg and Helene von Pezold in Wertheim on September 9th, to be followed by a spectacular Ball at Schloss Wertheim in Kreuzwertheim this evening.
The Belgian Royal Family hosted Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan on their Official Visit to Belgium on this day in 1993, 30 years ago, on their massive Tour of Europe just weeks after their visit to Belgium for the Funeral of King Baudouin of Belgium. The previous Japanese State Visit to Belgium was in 1971 while the next Belgian State Visit to Japan was in 1996, with the latest Belgian State Visit to Japan in 2016.
The Royal Family attended the Service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle on September 3rd, to mark the first anniversary of the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II during their annual stay on the Balmoral Estate in the Scottish Highlands. The Prince and Princess of Wales are attending a Service at St Davids Cathedral in Wales.
Today marks the first anniversary of the Death of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on this day last year! The oldest and longest reigning British Monarch had one of, if not the, largest jewellery collections, and today, we are featuring a roundup of her historic Heirlooms and splendid Acquisitions, many of which we saw at Buckingham Palace on this day last year, while the Queen was passing away!
The Greek and Spanish Royal Families hosted a spectacular Gala Dinner for Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina of Spain and Princess Alexia of Greece at the Zarzuela Palace on this day in 1983, 40 years ago! Continue reading
Royal Guests from around Europe joined the Dutch Royal Family for the Inauguration of Queen Juliana of The Netherlands in Amsterdam on this day in 1948, 75 years ago, following the Abdication of Queen Wilhelmina after a 58-year Reign.
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Farida of Egypt, who was born on this day in 1921! 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 included these Art Deco Diamond Chandelier Earrings!
The Royal Family attended the annual Sunday Service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle on September 3rd, during their annual stay on the Balmoral Estate in the Scottish Highlands, where this year, they will mark the first anniversary of the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Continue reading
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe have joined the extended Württemberg Royal Family for the Wedding of Duchess Amelie of Württemberg and Baron Franz-Ferdinand von Feilitzsch in Altshausen on September 2nd, to be followed by a spectacular Ball at Schloss Altshausen this evening. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Princess Miriam al-Ghazi of Jordan, the Dowager Princess of Turnovo, who turns 60 today! The Aristocratic Spanish Jewellery Designer who is the widow of the former Bulgarian Crown Prince and is now married to a cousin of the Jordanian King, Princess Miriam has worn several splendid Family Heirlooms and striking Modern Loans (including one later given to Queen Letizia), which we are featuring today!
Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Princess Henriette of Auersperg, aka Hetti von Bohlen and Halbach, who was born on this day in 1933! The illustrious Austrian Aristocrat who had a marriage of convenience with Arndt von Bohlen und Halbach, the last Heir of the Krupp Dynasty and lived a fascinating jet-set lifestyle between Schloss Blühnbach in Austria, a House in Palm Beach and a Villa in Marrakesh, we are using the opportunity to feature the splendid Jewels of Princess Henriette, some of which have recently appeared at Auction.
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe are expected to attend the Wedding of Duchess Amelie of Württemberg, daughter of the late Hereditary Duke Friedrich of Württemberg and Princess Marie of Wied and sister of the current Duke of Württemberg, and Baron Franz-Ferdinand von Feilitzsch at Schloss Altshausen tomorrow, and while we have already taken a brief look at the Württemberg Tiaras, this is the perfect opportunity to feature the Württemberg Bridal Diadem!
Happy Birthday to Queen Rania of Jordan, who turns 53 today! The accomplished Palestinian who married a Jordanian Prince and unexpectedly became the influential Queen of the Middle Eastern Monarch, Queen Rania has primarily worn this sleek Boucheron Bracelet Bandeau over the past few years!
Happy Birthday to Queen Anne Marie of Greece, who turns 77 today! The Danish Princess who married the Greek King in 1964, before being exiled for more than five decades. The sister of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, sister-in-law of Queen Sofia of Spain, cousin of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, King Harald V of Norway, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Anne Marie attends a plethora of glittering events, where she wears pieces from her spectacular jewel collection, that includes this splendid Diamond Swan Brooch!
