Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, represented the Queen to grant Independence to the Colony of The Bahamas on this day in 1973, 50 years ago, marking the end of 300-years of British Rule. The Bahamas continue to be members of the Commonwealth and one of the Commonwealth Realms, with the now King Charles as their Sovereign.
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh hosted King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece on their State Visit to Britain on this ay in 1963, 60 years ago, which was the first and only State Visit between the two countries during the Queen’s long Reign. King Paul was the first cousin of the Duke of Edinburgh and all four were related as descendants of Queen Victoria. 1963 was a busy year for the Greek Royal Family, with King Paul and Queen Frederica’s Silver Wedding Anniversary, the Engagement of Crown Prince Constantine of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark, and the Centenary of the Greek Monarchy.
The Princess of Asturias joined King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia as they presided over the ceremony of delivery of Dispatches and appointments to the new officers of the Army who have completed their training at the Academia General Militar in Zaragoza. The Princess of Asturias will begin three years of military training at the Academia General Militar in September, followed by a year in a Naval School and a third year in the Air Force Academy.
Tomorrow, Tamara Falcó, Marchioness of Griñón will marry Iñigo Onieva in a grand ceremony in the El Rincón Palace. The daughter of the late Carlos Falcó, Marquess of Griñón and socialite Isabel Preysler, in 2020, Tamara became the VI Marchioness of Griñón, a title created by Queen Isabella II in 1862. As a granddaughter of the Duke and Duchess of Montellano, from one of the most prominent Spanish aristocratic families, Tamara has several heirloom tiaras to choose from for her big day, which we are featuring today!
Princess May of Teck received Seven Tiaras, Fifteen Necklaces, Twenty-Six Bracelets, and Forty-Four Brooches among the 130 spectacular pieces of Jewellery given by Family, Friends, Cities, Institutions and Counties from various parts of the United Kingdom and the British Empire when she married her late fiancé’s brother, the future King George V, in the Chapel Royal of St. James’s Palace on this day 130 years ago.
The Princess of Asturias, who also holds the title of Princess of Girona, was joined by King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Infanta Sofia for the 2023 Princess of Girona Foundation Awards Ceremony in Girona. The Princess of Girona Awards are given in the categories of Arts and Letters, Business, Scientific Research and the Social field, for young people who stand out for a brilliant, constant and determined career, which contributes value and with the clear will to induce changes in our society, through cooperation and effort. Continue reading
The Prince and Princess of Wales, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, as well as the presentation of the Honours of Scotland, at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5t, to mark the Coronation, similar to a ceremony held for the late Queen in 1953. Continue reading
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Madame, The Countess of Paris, who passed away on this day in 2003! 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, which included the Orléans Sapphire and Pearl Tiara!
King Charles III will be presented with the Honours of Scotland during a ‘Scottish Coronation’ Service of Thanksgiving at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh today, following the Coronation at Westminster Abbey in May. The oldest surviving Crown Jewels in the British Isles, the Honours of Scotland, Seudan a’ Chrùin Albannaich in Gaelic, are usually on display at Edinburgh Castle but will have a leading role in today’s Ceremony, so we are featuring them today!
The Princess Royal joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they hosted a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on July 4th, on their first visit to Scotland following their Coronation in May. There are usually four annual Garden Parties hosted by the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyrood House for around 30,000 guests yearly, as well as a few special others, including one at Hillsborough Castle this year.
Happy Birthday to Queen Sonja of Norway, who turns 86 today! The artistic commoner who became the first Norwegian-born Queen of Norway, Queen Sonja’s jewellery collection includes a nice mix of heirloom jewels and modern acquisitions, among them is her versatile Modern Gold Tiara!
Happy 30th Anniversary to Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein, who got married on this day in 1993! The Bavarian Duchess wore a Swedish Aristocratic Heirloom to marry the Heir to the small Alpine Principality, which we are featuring today!
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of the late King Olav V of Norway, who as born on this day in 1903! The son of a Danish Prince & a British Princess who became the Norwegian Chief of Defence during WWII and then the beloved ‘People’s King’, King Olav’s birthday was lavishly celebrated over the years, with a series of lavish Banquets and glittering Gala Performances in Oslo.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were on a two-week Tour of Canada on this day in 1973, 50 years ago, to celebrate the Centenary of Prince Edward Island’s entry into Confederation, the Tercentenary of the City of Kingston, and the Centennial of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Queen and Duke were back in Canada later that month for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 1973.
