Wedding Gala of Archduke Georg of Austria and Duchess Eilika of Oldenburg, 1997
Queen Olga’s Diamond Rivière
Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Olga of Yugoslavia, who passed away on this day in 1997! The illustrious Greek Princess, a cousin of the reigning & former Crowned Heads of Europe, who married the much maligned Second World War Regent of Yugoslavia and spent much of her life in exile, Princess Olga possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, the highlight of which was this splendid Diamond Rivière from her namesake grandmother!
Royal Guests at the Coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania in 1922
Over 8 years after their accession to the Throne, following the tribulations of the First World War and the expansion of Romanian Territory at the Versailles Conference, King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania were crowned in a lavish Ceremony in Alba Iulia, witnessed by Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe! Continue reading
Ligne de La Trémoïlle Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Marie de Ligne la Trémoïlle, who turns 100 today! The French Aristocrat married into the Trémoïlle Branch of the illustrious Ligne Princely Family, Princess Marie, known in the family as Princess Yayo, was pictured wearing this spectacular Diamond Tiara which we are featuring today!
UPDATE: Princess ‘Yayo’ passed away in March 2023 at the age of 100.
Danish State Visit to Norway, 1992
King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway hosted Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik of Denmark on their State Visit to Norway on this day in 1992, which was the first incoming State Visit of King Harald’s Reign, exactly a year after the Norwegian State Visit to Denmark. Continue reading
Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Pearl Drop Tiara
Today marks the Anniversaries of the Deaths of Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia and of Gladys, Duchess of Marlborough, so today we are featuring a spectacular Heirloom that belonged to both ladies and is now in the Philippines: Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Pearl Drop Tiara!
King and Queen of Malaysia at Buckingham Palace
Spanish National Day 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain were joined by Infanta Sofia for the Spanish National Day Celebrations on October 12th in Madrid. Traditionally referred to as the Día de la Hispanidad, the La Fiesta Nacional de España commemorates the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus for Spain on 12 October 1492. Continue reading
Wedding of Infanta Margarita of Spain, 1972
Coronation of King Charles III
Dutch State Visit to Sweden
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are hosting King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands on their State Visit to Sweden from October 11th to the 13th, to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties in the first Dutch State Visit to Sweden in over 35 years. Energy transition, sustainability, the life sciences and smart mobility are central themes of the State Visit with shared values and cooperation on innovative solutions for the challenges of today and the future.
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Belgian Scroll Tiara
Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg, who was born on this day in 1927! The Belgian Princess who became the consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, to mark the anniversary, we are featuring her iconic Belgian Scroll Tiara!
Dutch State Visits to Sweden
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands will begin their State Visit to Sweden tomorrow where they will be hosted by the Swedish Royal Family. We covered two Dutch State Visits to Sweden earlier this year in anticipation, and are rounding up all previous State Visits between the two Kingdoms today!
Royal Family at Buckingham Palace, 1957
Prince Charles and Princess Anne joined the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to pose for their future brother-in-law and uncle, Antony Armstrong-Jones, later Lord Snowdon, at Buckingham Palace on this day in 1957 (65 years ago). Continue reading
Countess Madeleine Kogevinas’ Sapphire Suite
Happy Birthday to Countess Madeleine Kogevinas née Bernadotte, who turns 84 today! The only daughter of Prince Carl Bernadotte and Countess Elsa von Rosen, she is the first cousin of King Harald V of Norway, King Baudouin of Belgium, King Albert II of Belgium, and Grand Duchess Joséphine Charlotte of Luxembourg. To mark her birthday, we are featuring Countess Madeleine’s Sapphire Suite!
Danish Opening of Parliament, 1947
Wedding of Countess Madeleine Bernadotte and Count Charles-Albert Ullens de Schooten Whettnall, 1962
Burmese Ruby Tiara
When the Queen passed away last month, there was much talk about the spectacular Heirloom Jewels which have now passed on to the next generation, but over the past three days, we have been featuring the three Tiaras that the late Queen bought, designed or commissioned, adding to her massive jewellery collection, ending with the Burmese Ruby Tiara! Continue reading
Brazilian Aquamarine Tiara
When the Queen passed away last month, there was much talk about the spectacular Heirloom Jewels which have now passed on to the next generation, but over the next three days, we are featuring the three Tiaras that the late Queen bought, designed or commissioned, adding to her massive jewellery collection, so thus, we are featuring the Brazilian Aquamarine Tiara! Continue reading
Belgian Sapphire Tiara
When the Queen passed away last month, there was much talk about the spectacular Heirloom Jewels which have now passed on to the next generation, but over the next three days, we are featuring the three Tiaras that the late Queen bought, designed or commissioned, adding to her massive jewellery collection, so thus, we are featuring the Queen’s Belgian Sapphire Tiara!