Today marks the Centenary of the Death of Princess Anastasia of Greece and Denmark, who passed away on this day in 1923! The wealthy American widow who married the youngest son of the first Greek King, Princess Anastasia possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, the highlight of which was her spectacular Cartier Diamond Tiara!
Over Forty Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe joined the Norwegian Royal Family for King Harald V and Queen Sonja’s spectacular Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrations in Oslo on this day in 1993, 30 years ago, followed by a 3-Day Cruise around north-western Norway.
The Royal Family attended the annual Sunday Service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle on August 27th, 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 .
Today marks the 55th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, who passed away on this day in 1968! The glamorous Greek Princess who married the dashing British Prince, was widowed during the Second World War, and continued to be a busy working British Royal until her untimely death in 1968, Princess Marina possessed an exceptional Jewellery Collection, which we are rounding up today!
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe attended the splendid Wedding of Archduke Josef Albrecht of Austria and Countess Sophie von Schaesberg at Schloss Sünching on August 26th.
Prince Charles was on an extended visit to Deauville in France on this day in 1978, 45 years ago, for a series of Polo Matches and an extended Holiday. The King and Queen will be going on their first State Visit to France next month.
The Norwegian Royal Family are celebrating Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway’s 50th Birthday with a Celebration at the Royal Palace of Oslo on August 25th, which is their 22nd Wedding Anniversary. Continue reading
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Chichibu of Japan, who passed away on this day in 1995! The British-born Japanese aristocrat who married a Prince, became a popular and widely regarded royal diplomat and the beloved aunt of Emperor Akihito, Princess Chichibu wore some splendid jewels, which included his splendid Pearl Tiara!
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Eileen, Duchess of Sutherland, who passed away on this day in 1943! As the wife of one of the wealthiest British Aristocrats, the Duchess possessed some splendid jewels appropriate for a such a grand position, among which was her Diamond and Pearl Earrings!
Happy Birthday to Queen Noor al-Hussain of Jordan, who turns 72 today! The accomplished Arab-American who became the fourth wife of the late King Hussein and an influential philanthropist, Queen Noor possesses some splendid jewels, including her striking Sapphire Brooch!
Today marks the 75th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, who passed away on this day in 1948! The fascinating Indian Princess, daughter of the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, who was a goddaughter of Queen Victoria and a prominent Suffragette, Princess Sophia Duleep Singh possessed this splendid heirloom from her grandmother, the legendary Maharani Jind Kaur!
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Xenia Georgievna of Russia, who was born on this day in 1903! The illustrious Russian Princess who married an American Millionaire, Princess Xenia possessed a spectacular Romanov Heirloom: The Vladimir Ruby Kokoshnik! Continue reading
King Charles III was officially welcomed by the Royal Regiment of Scotland and members of the public as he arrived at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire on August 21st, to take up residence for the Royal Family’s annual Summer Holiday. The King and Queen Camilla have been staying on the nearby Birkhall Estate for the past few weeks, and attended the the Sunday Service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral yesterday. Continue reading
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Margaret, the Queen’s late sister, who was born on this day in 1930! As one of the leading members of the Royal Family for decades, the late Princess had a huge jewellery collection, which included this Diamond Fleur-de-Lys Brooch!
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway gave an Interview to NRK in her Office at the Royal Palace of Oslo, to mark her 50th Birthday yesterday. The Crown Princess spoke about her life’s milestones, relationships with members of the Royal Family, and the reality of balancing a public role with her chronic illness. Here is an excerpt:
