Wedding of Lord Dalmeny
Queen Sirikit’s Diamond Bracelets
Next week, Queen Sirikit of Thailand will celebrate her 90th Birthday! The glamorous Princess who became the popular Thai Queen Consort for almost 70 years and is now the much respected Queen Mother, Queen Sirikit possesses an incredible jewellery collection, and so for the next few days leading up to her Birthday, we are going to be featuring some of the most prominent pieces from Queen Sirikit’s Collection, starting with her spectacular Diamond Bracelets! Continue reading
Christening of Prince Michael of Kent, 1942
Norwegian, Greek, and Dutch Royal Guests and Relatives joined the extended British Royal Family for the Christening of Prince Michael of Kent, youngest son of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, in the Private Chapel of Windsor Castle on this day in 1942 (80 years ago), which came just a few weeks before Prince George’s death in a plane crash later that month. Continue reading
Queen Mother’s Rock Crystal Brooch
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, who was born on this day in 1900! The Scottish Aristocrat who unexpectedly became the popular wartime Queen and then the beloved Queen Mother for half a century, we have featured many of her jewels over the years and to mark the day today, we are featuring the Queen Mother’s striking Rock Crystal Brooch! Continue reading
Christening of Prince William, 1982
Royal Relatives and Godparents joined the British Royal Family to celebrate the Christening of Prince William of Wales, son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace on this day in 1982 (40 years ago), on the 82nd Birthday of his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Continue reading
King Haakon VII’s Centenary Gala, 1972
Queen Emma’s Diamond Stomacher
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Emma of the Netherlands, so to mark the day, we are featuring one of the most prominent heirlooms of the Dutch Royal Family that originates from the young second wife of the aged King, who became the popular Regent for her young daughter and later a symbol of the Dutch Resistance during WWII: Queen Emma’s Diamond Stomacher! Continue reading
Oddest Facts About Royals Through History
Royal families are always the subject of intense speculation and media coverage.
Royal weddings and events are often broadcast worldwide, with an address from the Queen drawing huge figures in Canada in 2020. Even 40 years after the event, the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana is big news here, with Global News explaining how a new documentary became available for Commonwealth viewers. It covers all aspects of the wedding, including the fascinating fact that Lady Diana was the first bride of a British heir without a Royal title in over 300 years.
Little facts like that, not only about the British Royal Family, but all monarchs, fuel the interest of Royal watchers. That’s why we’ve scoured the record books to find other fascinating facts about Royals through time which you may not know. Enjoy. Continue reading
Duke of Cambridge at UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 Final
Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Maria-Ana of Luxembourg, who died on this in 1941! Born Infanta Maria-Ana of Portugal, daughter of the deposed King Miguel of Portugal, she grew up in the Austro-Hungarian Empire before marrying the Grand Duke of Luxembourg and having six daughters, two of whom became Grand Duchesses, among them Grand Duchess Charlotte. After serving as Regent of Luxembourg between 1908 to 1912, Grand Duchess Maria-Ana lived mainly at Schloss Hohenburg in Bavaria, before joining the Grand Ducal Family when they fled Europe into exile in the United States, where she passed away in 1942. To mark the anniversary, we are featuring one of Grand Ducal Family’s most splendid Heirlooms, the Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara! Continue reading
Queen Marie Henriette’s Pearl Tiara
Today marks the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Clémentine of Belgium, Princess Napoléon, who was born on this day in 1872! The youngest daughter of King Leopold II and Queen Marie Henriette of Belgium, Princess Clémentine had a tumultuous childhood, before a secret romance with Prince Napoléon Victor Bonaparte, who she eventually married after her father’s death, Princess Clémentine inherited some splendid jewels from her mother, which included this spectacular Diamond and Pearl Tiara!
Wedding Ball of Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein and Countess Marie Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau
Royal Family at the Commonwealth Games 2022
The 2022 XXII Commonwealth Games are being held in Birmingham and members of the Royal Family will be present for multiple events from July 28th to August 8th, which we will all feature in this article that will be updated daily. The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will attend events and engagements in celebration of the Games, as well as visiting the sporting venues, attending a range of fixtures and meeting athletes, volunteers and support staff helping to deliver the Commonwealth Games.
Cartier Essex Tiara
Today marks the centenary of the death of Adele, Countess of Essex, who died on this day in 1922! The American Heiress who married the 7th Earl of Essex and was a vegetarian activist, the Countess owned an iconic Heirloom that was once loaned to Lady Churchill, the Romanian Crown Princess and Rihanna, which has now become an iconic part of the Cartier Collection: The Cartier Essex Tiara
Wedding of Princess Chantal d’Orléans and Baron François Xavier of Sambucy de Sorgue, 1972
Wedding of Sir Geoffrey Shakerly and Lady Elizabeth Anson, 1972
Royal Holiday at Gråsten Palace
Portuguese Crown Jewels at the Royal Treasury Museum
In the month of June, the Portuguese Royal Treasure Museum has finally opened its doors after years of waiting. The city of Lisbon now has a new cultural sight which is housed in one of the largest safes in the world, divided by 3 floors and equipped with a sophisticated security system. It gives permanent display to a unique collection of important heritage value, with over one thousand pieces, comprising jewellery, insignia, decorations, coins, and pieces of civil and religious gold-smithery, and so assistant editor, David Rato, has written about the splendid exhibition after his visit!
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Duchess of Argyll’s Cartier Ruby Brooch
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of the infamous Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, who passed away on this day in 1993! 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 (which we will feature soon), and on this anniversary we are focusing on her Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Brooch!
Princess Sarvath’s Tiaras
Happy Birthday to Princess Sarvath of Jordan, who turns 75 today! The daughter of illustrious Diplomats who was the Jordanian Crown Princess for over 30 years, Princess Sarvath is close to many European Royal Families, and having attended many royal events, she possesses a lovely jewellery collection, which we are featuring today!