Norwegian State Visit to Denmark, 1958 

The Danish Royal Family hosted their first cousin, King Olav V, and Princess Astrid of Norway on their State Visit to Denmark on this day in 1958, 65 years ago, which was the first State Visit of King Olav’s Reign. The Danish and Norwegian Royal Families have had a very close relationship for over a century, ever since Prince Carl of Denmark, the father of King Olav, was elected King Haakon VII of Norway in 1905!

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Japanese State Visit to Belgium, 1993

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.

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The Jewels of Queen Elizabeth II

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!

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Queen Farida’s Diamond Earrings

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!

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The Tiaras of Princess Miriam al-Ghazi, the Princess of Turnovo

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!

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Jewels of Princess Henriette of Auersperg

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.

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Württemberg Diamond Tiara

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!

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