Queen Mother at the Vanbrugh Theatre, 1952
Duchess of Kent at Versailles, 1972
Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony 2022
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been in Boston this week to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, which was the culmination of three days of engagements. The Earthshot Prize is inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s ‘Moonshot’, whose Presidential Library and Museum are based in Boston. Continue reading
Prince and Princess of Wales in Boston
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been in Boston this week to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony. The Earthshot Prize is inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s ‘Moonshot’, whose Presidential Library and Museum are based in Boston. This is the Prince and Princess’ third visit to the United States.
Princess Paley’s Pearl Corsage
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Paley, who passed away on this day in 1929! The noblewoman who had an affair with a widower Grand Duke and later became his morganatic wife, Princess Paley possessed some spectacular jewels, which included this splendid Cartier Pearl and Diamond Corsage!
Royal Variety Performance 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar attended the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 1st. The event is in aid of the Royal Variety Charity, of which the late Queen was patron, which helps entertainers throughout the UK, who need help and assistance as a result of old age, ill-health, or hard times.
Duchess of Argyll’s Diamond Shamrock Tiara
Today marks the 110th Anniversary of the Birth of the infamous Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, who was born on this day in 1912! The glamorous Heiress who married & divorced an American Golfer before becoming a Duchess and being the victim of a notorious divorce case, the Duchess had an amazing jewellery collection, so we are featuring her Cartier Diamond Shamrock Tiara! Continue reading
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Spencer Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to Karen Spencer, Countess Spencer, who turns 50 today! The Canadian-born founder and CEO of Whole Child International who is the third wife of the 9th Earl Spencer, Lady Spencer is the current custodian of the splendid Jewellery Collection of the Spencer Family, which include these spectacular Diamond Earrings!
Riksdagssupé at the Royal Palace of Stockholm
The Swedish Royal Family hosted the Riksdagssupé (Parliament Dinner) at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on the evening of November 29th. After each parliamentary election, the King and Queen traditionally invite the new members of parliament, the government and representatives of the Riksdag’s leadership to a dinner and concert, with the last one held in 2019. Continue reading
Violence against Women and Girls Reception at Buckingham Palace
Queen Camilla hosted a reception to raise awareness of violence against women and girls as part of the UN 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence at Buckingham Palace on November 29th, for which she was joined by Queen Rania of Jordan, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, and the Countess of Wessex.
Le Bal des Débutantes 2022
Royal and Noble Debutantes from around the world attended Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris on November 26th. The annual charity event launched prominent young women into society, and raises funds for Enfants d’Asie, an organization which provides education for girls in Southeast Asia, and Seleni, a non-profit organisation that finances research in healthcare for adolescent mothers.
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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!