Princess Isabelle d’Orleans’ Ball in Paris, 1953
Queen at the Royal Opera House, 1958
Princess Helena’s Diamond Corsage Brooch
Today marks the centenary of the death of Princess Helena, who was born on this day in 1923! Queen Victoria’s third daughter who married a Prince of Schleswig-Holstein, Princess Helena resided in the United Kingdom for her whole life, wearing several splendid jewels, including this Diamond Corsage Brooch!
Crown Princess Margareta’s Amethyst Brooch
Happy Birthday to Princess Theodora of Greece, who turns 40 today! The younger daughter of the late Greek King who is a successful Actress and the goddaughter of two Kings and three Queens, Princess Theodora has worn several heirloom jewels, including Crown Princess Margareta’s Amethyst Brooch!
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at Windsor Castle
Coronation Gala at Covent Garden, 1953
Wedding of Viscount Weymouth, 2013
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden
The Wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria
Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels | 8 June 2023
There are many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction in this month, and we are continuing our feature with a look at the Spectacular Jewels from a Breton Noble Family that preserved Van Cleef & Arpels during the Second World War on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels Sale in New York City tomorrow!
Swedish State Visit to Norway, 1993
King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway hosted King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden on their State Visit to Norway on this day in 1992, which was King Carl Gustaf’s second State Visit to Norway and the second incoming State Visit of King Harald’s Reign, after the Danish State Visit to Norway.
Swedish National Day 2023
The Swedish Royal Family celebrated Sweden’s National Day and Swedish Flag Day with a series of events on June 6th, with this year also marking the 500th Anniversary of Sweden as an independent nation, as well as King Carl Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee. Continue reading
Tsarina Elizabeth Alexeievna’s Diamond Kokoshnik Tiara
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, who was born not his day in 1872! Queen Victoria’s Hessen Granddaughter who became the tragic last Empress of Russia, the Tsarina possessed a splendid personal jewellery collection as well as a spectacular collection of jewels from the Imperial Vaults, which included Tsarina Elizabeth Alexeievna’s Diamond Kokoshnik Tiara!
King of Malaysia’s Official Birthday 2023
The Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen of Malaysia) joined the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) for his Official Birthday Celebrations at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on June 5th, which will be the last during the King’s Tenure as Yang di-Pertuan Agong, which will end at the end of January 2024. Continue reading
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels | 7 June 2023
There are many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction in this month, and we are starting our feature with an look at the Spectacular Jewels from the late Baroness Edouard De Rothschild are on Auction at the Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Sale in New York this week!
Princess Mikasa’s Mikimoto Tiara
Happy Birthday to Yuriko, Princess Mikasa, who celebrates her 100th Birthday today! The illustrious Aristocrat who married the Emperor’s brother during the Second World War, who is now the oldest member of the Imperial Family, Princess Mikasa has worn several splendid jewels over the past eight decades, but she has primarily worn her Mikimoto Tiara and Parure!
Baptism of Prince François of Luxembourg
Wedding of the Countess of Ampurias
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives from around Europe attended the Wedding of Doña Sol de Medina, 54th Countess of Ampurias, granddaughter of the late Duchess of Medinaceli, and Pedro Domínguez-Majón at the Iglesia de San Esteban in Seville.
Thai Diamond Rivière
Happy Birthday to Queen Suthida of Thailand, who turns 45 today! The former flight attendant and Commander of the Royal Guard who became the fourth wife of the controversial King, Queen Suthida has not had much opportunity to wear Royal Heirlooms, but surprised us by recently wearing the historic Thai Diamond Rivière!
Royal Guests at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Royal Guests and Relatives from around the world joined date British Royal Family to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on this day in 1953, 70 years ago, which remains unparalleled in splendour despite the many more Royal Guests at last month’s Coronation of King Charles!