Chaumet Curvilinear Tiara

Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Madame, The Countess of Paris, who was born on this day in 1911! The French-born Brazilian Princess who was the Consort of the Head of the House of Orléans for over sixty years and the mother of eleven illustriously married children, the Countess possessed some spectacular heirlooms, but later loaned some splendid jewels, which included the Chaumet Curvilinear Tiara!

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Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th Birthday Celebrations 

The Danish Royal Court has announced the schedule for Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th Birthday Celebrations in October, which will be 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 held the following month. The eldest child of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, Prince Christian is second-in-line to the Danish throne.

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Princess Beatrice’s Diamond Earrings 

Happy Birthday to Princess Beatrice of York, Countess Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who turns 35 today! The late Queen’s eldest male-line granddaughter who is a champion of dyslexia-related charities and the 9th-in-line to the Throne, Princess Beatrice has been loaned Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara from her grandmother and the York Diamond Tiara from her mother, but one of her most prominent personal jewels appears to be these striking modern Diamond Earrings!

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