Wedding of Prince Henry of Prussia and Princess Irene of Hesse and by Rhine, 1888
Cabo Verde State Visit to Luxembourg
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg is hosting President José Maria Neves of the Republic of Cabo Verde and First Lady Débora Katisa Morais Brazão Carvalho on their State Visit to Luxembourg from May 23rd to the 25th, with a focus on economy, finance, renewable energies, technology, education. Continue reading
Rajwa Al Saif’s Henna Party
Commonwealth Day Concert, 1938
Royal Family at the Chelsea Flower Show 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Alexandra, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent joined King Charles and Queen Camilla for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 20th, while the Princess of Wales attended the first ever Children’s Picnic. Members of the Royal family have attended the Show, held by the Royal Horticultural Society, regularly since its inception in 1913. Continue reading
Countess of Romanones’ Diamond Bracelet
Today marks the Centenary of the Birth of Aline Griffith, Countess of Romanones, who was born on this day in 1923! The American Spy who became a Spanish Countess and glamorous socialite, the Countess wore some spectacular jewels, which included her versatile Diamond Bracelet!
Wedding Ball of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria
Ball at Hutchinson House, 1953
Duke and Duchess of Cadiz at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, 1973
Wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives from around Europe gathered for the Wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, future Head of the House of Wittelsbach, and Sophie-Alexandra Evekink at the Theatinerkirche (St. Kajetan) in Munich on May 20th, followed by a Reception at Schloss Nymphenburg and a Ball at Schloss Schleißheim. Continue reading
Tiaras of the Princess of Ligne
Happy Birthday to Princess Eleonora of Orléans-Braganza, Princess of Ligne, who turns 70 today! The Brazilian Princess married to the Head of the illustrious Belgian Noble Family, the Princess of Ligne has access to some splendid heirlooms, but has not been pictured wearing any of them yet, though we are featuring the Tiaras of the Princess of Ligne!
Bavarian Sapphire Floral Tiara
Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, future Head of the House of Wittelsbach, will marry Sophie-Alexandra Evekink at the Theatinerkirche (St. Kajetan) in Munich tomorrow, to be followed by a Reception at Schloss Nymphenburg and a Ball at Schloss Schleißheim. We have already covered the Bavarian Royal Tiaras, so instead we are featuring the Bavarian Sapphire Floral Tiara belonging to Prince Ludwig’s branch of the family!
Confirmation of Count Henrik of Monpezat
Iranian State Visit to Norway, 1961
The Norwegian Royal Family hosted Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Empress Farah of Iran on their State Visit to Norway on this day in 1961, followed by King Olav’s State Visit to Iran in 1965.
Norwegian Constitution Day 2023
The Norwegian Royal Family celebrated Constitution Day, the National Day of Norway, on May 17th by greeting the annual Children’s Parade in Asker from Skaugum (residence of the Crown Princely family) and another from the balcony of the Royal Palace of Oslo. Princess Ingrid Alexandra is part of the graduating class this year, and was thus celebrating with her classmates and friends and not joining the Royal Family to greet the Children’s Parades.
Dutch Diamond Bandeau
Happy Birthday to Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who turns 52 today! The vibrant Argentinian financier who became the first Dutch Queen Consort in over a century and the main wearer of the magnificent Dutch Royal Jewellery collection, Queen Máxima was worn a variety of spectacular heirloom jewels, but one of her favourites is the magnificent Dutch Diamond Bandeau!
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels | 17 May 2023
It’s that time of year again! The major European Auction Houses are having their annual spring Royal and Noble Jewellery Sales, and we are featuring splendid Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction at the Christie’s Magnificent Jewels in Geneva tomorrow!
Princess Anne’s Diamond Bow Brooch
Happy Birthday to Zara Tindall, who turns 42 today! The late Queen’s only female-line granddaughter who is an accomplished equestrian and an Olympic Silver Medalist, Zara has not worn many Royal Heirlooms, though she debuted a specular jewel at the Coronation earlier this month: Princess Anne’s Diamond Bow Brooch!
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Princess Ragnhild of Norway
Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels | 16 May 2023
It’s that time of year again! The major European Auction Houses are having their annual spring Royal and Noble Jewellery Sales, and we are featuring splendid Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva tomorrow!