Grandchildren’s Vigil over the Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II
Governors General Reception at Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family hosted a Lunch and Reception at Buckingham Palace for the Realm Governors General of Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Solomon Islands and Tuvalu, who are the Official Representatives of King Charles III in those Commonwealth Realms, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, whose coffin is currently Lying-in-State at the Palace of Westminster.
Royal Holiday at Balmoral, 1927
Royal Vigil over the Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II
Princess Ragnhild’s Pearl Brooch
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Death of the late Princess Ragnhild of Norway, who passed away on this day in 2012. The elder sister of King Harald, who married her former bodyguard and moved to Brazil, Princess Ragnhild possessed a variety of heirloom jewels, like today’s piece, her Diamond and Pearl Brooch Continue reading
Greville Tiara
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Dame Margaret Greville, the Hon Mrs Greville, who was passed away on this day in 1942! The illegitimate daughter of a brewery millionaire, she married the son of a Baron, and became a noted Society Hostess, from her magnificent home at Polesden Lacey, getting close to the Queen Mother, to whom she left her enormous Jewellery Collection, so to mark the Anniversary today, we are featuring the Greville Tiara!
The Jewels of Queen Letizia of Spain
Happy Birthday to Queen Letizia of the Spain, who is celebrating her 50th Birthday today! Having access to the Spanish Jewellery collection, Queen Letizia has worn many pieces from sizeable personal collection of her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia, as well as a variety of heirloom jewels, and to mark her birthday we have been featuring the most prominent of those Jewels!
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Queen Elizabeth II’s Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall
The Royal Family will follow the Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in a procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, for a Lying-in-State until the Funeral on September 20th. The Coffin arrived at Buckingham Palace, following a Lying-in-State at St Giles’ Cathedral, following a Procession from Balmoral Castle, where she passed away last week.
Spanish Fleur-de-Lys Tiara
Queen Letizia of the Spain will be celebrating her 50th Birthday tomorrow! Having access to the Spanish Jewellery collection, Queen Letizia has worn many pieces from sizeable personal collection of her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia, as well as a variety of heirloom jewels, so to mark her birthday, we have been featuring the most prominent of those Jewels, ending with the Spanish Fleur-de-Lys Tiara!
Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Grace of Monaco, who tragically passed away on this day in 1982! The famous Hollywood star who became the Monégasque consort, after marrying the sovereign Prince, Rainier III, the Princess has remained a style icon to this day, playing a role in transforming the Principality of Monaco into the glamorous place we know today. Since we have already featured Princess Grace’s Top Jewels, to mark the occasion, we are featuring Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Tiara! Continue reading
Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II returns to Buckingham Palace
Prussian Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Victoria Louise, Duchess of Brunswick, who was born on this day in 1892! The Kaiser’s only daughter who married the Head of the House of Hanover and spent a long life at the centre of German Royal and Noble circles, to mark the anniversary, we are finally featuring her Prussian Diamond Tiara, which also ties in with our ongoing coverage of the Jewels of Queen Letizia of Spain!
Queen Elizabeth II’s Lying-in-State at St Giles’ Cathedral
King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Houses of Parliament
Spanish Floral Tiara
Queen Letizia of the Spain will be celebrating her 50th Birthday this week! Having access to the Spanish Jewellery collection, Queen Letizia has worn many pieces from sizeable personal collection of her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia, as well as a variety of heirloom jewels, so to mark her birthday, we are featuring the most prominent of those Jewels, continuing with the Spanish Floral Tiara!
Queen Margrethe’s Golden Jubilee Banquet
Following last night’s Gala Performance at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen, the Service at Copenhagen Cathedral and Lunch on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog, Royal Guests and Relatives joined the Danish Royal Family for a Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in the evening of September 11th. Continue reading
The Details of the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Buckingham Palace has released the details for the days leading up to the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8th, at the age of 96, in the 70th year of her reign. This page will be constantly updated with pictures and information every day leading up to the funeral, so be sure to return to it.
Queen Margrethe’s Golden Jubilee Service
Following last night’s Gala Performance at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen, Royal Guests and Relatives joined the Danish Royal Family for Queen Margrethe’s Golden Jubilee Service at Copenhagen Cathedral in the morning of September 11th, which was followed by a Lunch on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog, as well as a Banquet at Christiansborg Palace. Continue reading
Countess Kerstin Bernadotte’s Diamond Necklace Tiara
Today marks the 35th Anniversary of the Death of Countess Kerstin Bernadotte, who passed away on this day in 1987! The accomplished Swedish Aristocrat who morganatically married Prince Carl Johan of Sweden, who was forced to renounce his titles, Countess Kerstin possessed a few royal heirlooms, the most important of which was this antique Diamond Necklace Tiara!
Queen Paola’s Diamond Necklace Tiara
Happy Birthday to Queen Paola of Belgium, who turns 85 today! The beautiful Italian Aristocrat who married the younger brother of the Belgian King. Paola eventually became the Queen Consort and is the mother of the current King of the Belgians. With one of the smallest jewellery collections among her counterparts, today we are taking a look at her Diamond Necklace Tiara!