Princess Marina in Athens, 1952
Concert at the Austrian Embassy in London, 1937
Swedish Aquamarine Kokoshnik Tiara
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Sibylla of Sweden, who passed away on this day in 1972! The Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Princess who married the Swedish Heir that died tragically young, leaving her to raise five children including the current King Carl XVI Gustaf, the Princess wore some spectacular jewels, but the one we’ve been waiting to feature is the Swedish Aquamarine Kokoshnik Tiara!
Queen Margherita’s Savoy Knot Tiara
Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Elena of Italy, who passed away on this day in 1952! The Montenegrin Princess who became the second Italian Queen during the tumultuous first half of the 20th century, Queen Elena possessed the spectacular Jewels of the House of Savoy, but her most worn Jewel was Queen Margherita’s Savoy Knot Tiara!
Dutch Pearl and Diamond Stomacher
Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, who passed away on this day in 1962! The young girl who became the first Dutch Regnant Queen and reigned for almost 60 years, becoming a symbol of the resistance during the Second World War, Queen Wilhelmina possessed the entirety of the spectacular collection of the Dutch Royal Family, but today we are featuring one of her oldest Royal Heirlooms: The Dutch Pearl and Diamond Stomacher!
Wedding Gala of Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1932
Following their Wedding Gala and the Wedding of Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in Coburg the previous month, King Gustav V and Swedish Royal Family hosted a Gala Performance for newlyweds Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten and Princess Sibylla at the Kungliga Operan in Stockholm on this day in 1932.
Jackie Kennedy’s Diamond Sunburst Brooch
Happy Birthday to Caroline Kennedy, who turns 65 today! The only surviving child of President John F Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Caroline was the American Ambassador to Japan and is the current Ambassador to Australia, and has been a supporter of the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize, so we are featuring an heirloom jewel we’ve been researching for years: Jackie Kennedy’s Diamond Sunburst Brooch!
Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Pearl Wave Tiara
Today marks the 175th Anniversary of the Birth of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, who was born on this day in 1847! The Danish Princess who married the Russian Tsar and became the mother of the tragic last Tsar, the Empress possessed a spectacular collection of jewels, though the Pearl Wave Tiara and Parure is synonymous with her public identity!
Duchess of Norfolk’s Sapphire Necklace
Earlier this month, the 18th Duke of Norfolk, the Earl Marshal and Premier Duke in the Peerage of England, married the Hon. Francesca Vaughan Herbert, and at the South African State Banquet earlier this week, the newlywed Duchess of Norfolk was pictured wearing a family heirloom; the spectacular Sapphire and Diamond Necklace!
Anglo-Spanish Society Ball in London, 1987
Swiss State Visit to Belgium
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are hosting the President of the Swiss Confederation, Ignazio Cassis, and First Lady Paola Rodoni Cassis on a State Visit to Belgium on November 24th, at the invitation of the Belgian Government to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties.
Duchess of Brunswick’s Köchert Diamond Devant-de-Corsage
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Sophie of Greece and Hannover, who died on this day in 2001! The sister of the late Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Sophie was married first to Prince Christoph of Hesse and then after his untimely death during the Second World War, married Prince George William of Hanover, being a constant presence at Greek, British, and German Royal events throughout the 20th century. To mark the anniversary we are featuring the Duchess of Brunswick’s Köchert Diamond Devant-de-Corsage, which was sold at Auction earlier this month!
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at Guildhall Banquet
Wedding of Princess Dagmar of Denmark, 1922
South African State Visit to Britain
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom are hosting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on his State Visit to Britain on November 22nd and 23rd, which is the first State Visit of King Charles’ Reign and the fourth South African State Visit to the United Kingdom since 1996.
Infanta Beatriz’s Bulgari Diamond Necklace
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Infanta Beatriz, Princess of Civitella-Cesi, who died on this day in 2002! The Spanish Princess who married an illustrious Italian Aristocrat, and lived a glamours life in Rome, Infanta Beatriz possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, and since we’ve already covered her Aquamarine Parure, today we are featuring her Bulgari Diamond Necklace!
King Felipe VI of Spain in London
The Collection of Lord & Lady Weinstock | 22 November 2022
The major European Auction Houses are having their annual autumn Royal and Noble Jewellery Sales, and today, we are featuring the Jewels on Auction at ‘The Collection of Lord & Lady Weinstock’ Sale at Christie in London tomorrow!
Princess Margaret in Paris, 1951
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark
Today marks the 75th Anniversary of the Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip of Greece, the Duke of Edinburgh, who got married on this day in 1947! The British Heiress marrying the Greek Prince, Royal Guests and Relatives from around the world joined the British Royal Family for the nuptials which were the first gathering of Royalty following the Second World War, so we are featuring a guide to the Royal Guests at the Wedding!