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!
Princess Elizabeth in Paris, 1948
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh went on an Official Visit to Paris on this day in 1948, 75 years ago, which was their first Official Visit abroad after their Wedding, celebrating the Entente Cordiale after the Second World War. The first Royal Visit to Paris since the landmark Royal Visit of 1939, this visit in 1948 was followed by the Queen’s State Visits to France in 1957, 1972, 1992, 2004, and 2014.
King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia
Belgian State Visit to The Netherlands, 1993
Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus of the Netherlands hosted King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium on their State Visit to The Netherlands on this day in 1993, which was the last State Visit of King Baudouin’s Reign just a few months before his death. This was the first Belgian State Visit to The Netherlands since 1959, with most recent Belgian State Visit to the Netherlands in 2016.
Princess Sarvath’s Diamond Necklace Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Zeina Rashid of Jordan, who turns 35 today! An accomplished Table Tennis Player and Olympic Athlete, Princess Zeina is married to the only son of Prince Hassan and Princess Sarvath of Jordan, with the wedding attended by Three Kings and Five Queens, and as such has worn some splendid jewels, including Princess Sarvath’s Diamond Necklace Tiara!
Countess Gunnila Bernadotte’s Moonstone Suite
Today marks the Centenary of the Birth of Countess Gunnila Bernadotte, who was born on this day in 1923! The Swedish Aristocrat who married the former Prince and became the aunt of a King and three Queens, we have already covered Countess Gunnila’s Tiara, so today, we are featuring her striking Moonstone Suite!
Italian State Visit to Norway
The Norwegian Royal Family are hosting Italian President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter, Laura Mattarella, who are on a State Visit to Norway on May 11th and 12th, to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties following the last Norwegian State Visit to Italy in 2016. King Harald V is in Hospital, so Crown Prince Regent Haakon is hosting the State Visit on the King’s behalf.
Queen of Malaysia presents Malaysian Heritage Crafts
This week, Queen Azizah of Malaysia is holding ‘Abstract Nature’, an interactive exhibition that highlights traditional Malaysian Heritage Crafts and Techniques at the Malaysian High Commission in London as part of London Craft Week. We were lucky enough to visit the Exhibition earlier this week, where Queen Azizah described how this exhibition showcases Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage through its exquisite craft traditions, while also highlighting Her Majesty’s social and charitable patronages. Continue reading
British State Visit to Italy, 1923
King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena of Italy hosted King George V and Queen Mary on their State Visit to Italy on this day in 1923, which also included the first British State Visit to the Vatican. This was the first State Visit to Italy since 1903, and the next one was in 1961.
Dame Nellie Melba’s Cartier Devant-de-Corsage
Next week, Christie’s in Geneva is Auctioning some spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels in their annual Magnificent Jewels Sale, one of the highlights of which is Dame Nellie Melba’s Cartier Devant-de-Corsage, which we are featuring today!
Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
The World of Heidi Horten: Magnificent Jewels
Tomorrow, Christie’s Geneva will be auctioning the collection of the late philanthropist and billionaire art collector, Heidi Goess-Horten, which is said to be the largest and most valuable private jewellery collection to ever come to auction.
Duchess of Westminster’s Diamond Necklace
Happy Birthday to the Dowager Duchess of Westminster, who turns 64 today! The illustrious aristocrat who grew up close to the Royal Family before marrying the wealthy Duke and becoming a godmother of the Prince of Wales, the Duchess possesses a spectacular Jewellery Collection, which includes this versatile Diamond Necklace!