Royal Family at Breamear Gathering 2022
The Details of the Wedding of Princess Maria Laura of Belgium
The Belgian Royal Court has released the details for the Wedding of Princess Maria Laura of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este, daughter of Prince Lorenz, Archduke of Austria-Este and Princess Astrid of Belgium, and William Isvy in Brussels on September 10th. The schedule is as follows:
Wedding of Prince Paul Aleksandrovich Chavchavadze and Princess Nina Georgievna of Russia, 1922
Installation of the King of Malaysia, 1957
Royal Guests from around the world joined Malay Royal Families for the Installation of the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong, King of Malaya, on this day in 1957 (65 years ago), following the Independence of Malaya after over a century of British Colonial Rule.
King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie in Canada, 1967
King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece were on a visit to Canada to attend Expo 67 on this day in 1967, in the midst of political turmoil on their last Foreign Official Visit just months before they would be exiled from Greece.
Duchess of Albany’s Sapphire Bracelet
Today marks the Centenary of the Death of Princess Helena, Duchess of Albany, who passed away on this day in 1922! The Waldeck and Pyrmont Princess who was married to Queen Victoria’s youngest son, the Duchess possessed some lovely jewels, most of which remain with her descendants, like today’s Sapphire Bracelet! Continue reading
The Commodification of Princess Diana
Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the Death of the late Diana, Princess of Wales! The Earl’s daughter who became the Princess of Wales and one of the most iconic (and tragic) women of the last century, we covered her Top 20 Jewels to mark the 20th Anniversary of her Death in 2017, a few of her other jewels for the 60th Anniversary of her Birth last year, and today, we are commenting on a very poignant issue: The Commodification of Princess Diana!
Queen Frederica’s Emerald Pendant
Happy Birthday to Queen Anne Marie of Greece, who turns 76 today! The youngest daughter of King Frederik IX of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden, she married King Constantine II of Greece in 1964. Despite being exiled for more than five decades, as the sister of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, sister-in-law of Queen Sofia of Spain, cousin of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, King Harald V of Norway, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Anne Marie attends a plethora of glittering events, where she wears pieces from her spectacular jewel collection, including this splendid Emerald Pendant! Continue reading
Funeral of Prince George, Duke of Kent, 1942
Queen Ingrid’s Seed Pearl Brooch
Happy Birthday to Princess Tatiana of Greece and Denmark, who turns 42 today! The second daughter-in-law of King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Princess Tatiana has attended a plethora of glittering royal events, sometimes wearing today’s featured jewel, the Queen Ingrid’s Seed Pearl Brooch! Continue reading
Lady Antonia Fraser
Wedding of Prince Konstantin of Bavaria and Princess Maria Adelgunde of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, 1942
Princess Lalla Meryem’s Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco, who turns 60 today! The accomplished Princess, the elder sister of the Moroccan King, has been the ‘First Lady’ of the Moroccan Court for much of her life and thus we are featuring her spectacular Diamond Tiara!
Princess Marina’s Cartier Flower Brooch
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Prince George, Duke of Kent, who died in a plane crash during the Second World War on this day in 1942! The dashing Prince married to the glamorous Princess Marina, Prince George was the first member of the royal family to die on active service in more than 450 years. To mark the anniversary, we are featuring the last gift given by Prince George to Princess Marina just weeks before his death; The Cartier Pansy Brooch!
Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure to visit the ‘Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity’ Exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art with my mother, sister and a friend. A version of the “Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity” Exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris from 21 October 2021 to 20 February 2022, this exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art in Texas is from 14 May 2022 to 18 September 2022, and features some of the most spectacular Cartier Jewels!
Royal Holiday in Scotland, 1962
Archduchess Eilika’s Aquamarine Pendant
Happy Birthday to Archduchess Eilika of Austria, who turns 50 today! The Oldenburg Duchess married to the younger brother of the Head of the House of Habsburg, who is the Hungarian Ambassador to France, Archduchess Eilika has many opportunities to wear grand jewels, but her most prominent piece is this spectacular Aquamarine Pendant. Continue reading
Princess Margaret’s Diamond Star Earrings
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Margaret, the Queen’s late sister, who was born on this day in 1930! As one of the leading members of the Royal Family for decades, the late Princess had a huge jewelry collection, which included these Diamond Star Earrings! Continue reading
Royal Holiday at Balmoral, 1972
Wedding of Prince Pedro Henrique of Orléans-Braganza and Princess Maria Elisabeth of Bavaria, 1937
