Baptism of the Prince of Venice, 1972
Belgian National Day 2022
The Belgian Royal Family celebrated National Day 2022 with a series of events on July 20th and 21st. The day commemorates July 21st, 1831 in which Prince Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha swore allegiance to the new Belgian constitution, thus becoming the first Head of State of an independent state of Belgium under a constitutional monarchy and parliament. Continue reading
Queen María Cristina’s Diamond Corsage
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen María Cristina of Spain, who was born on this day in 1858! The Austrian Archduchess, from the Habsburg-Teschen branch, who become the wife of King Alfonso XII before serving as Spain’s Regent for 17 years after his premature death, ‘Doña Virtudes’ was known for her strong religious beliefs, austerity and staidness. Despite that, she had a great interest in jewellery, possessing a splendid collection that was later spread among her descendants, so to mark this Anniversary, we are featuring her massive Devant-de-Corsage Brooch!
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene at the Vatican
Enthronement of King Michael of Romania, 1927
Princess Hitachi’s Pearl and Diamond Fringe Tiara
Happy Birthday to Hanako, Princess Hitachi, who turns 82 today! The accomplished aristocrat who married the uncle of the Japanese Emperor and is a champion of Animal Welfare, Princess Hitachi has worn some splendid jewels, which includes this Pearl and Diamond Fringe Tiara!
Monaco Red Cross Ball 2022
‘Life Through a Royal Lens’ at Kensington Palace
During our visit to London to see the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations last month, we visited Kensington Palace to see two Exhibitions, the Jewel Room, and ‘Life Through a Royal Lens’ which features 200 years of Royal Photography!
Cubitt-Shand Tiara
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Cornwall, who turns 75 today! While the future Queen can beautifully carry off some massive Tiaras and has a large collection of chokers and modern jewels among a series of royal heirlooms, she also wears some spectacular heirlooms from her own family, which include the Cubitt-Shand Tiara! Continue reading
Royalty at Spain vs Denmark Match
Lady Glenconner’s Diamond Star Tiara
Happy Birthday to Lady Glenconner, who celebrates her 90th Birthday today! The illustrious daughter of the 5th Earl of Leicester and Lady Elizabeth Yorke who grew up at the magnificent Holkham Hall, was a Maid-of-Honour at the Queen’s Coronation, married the eccentric Baron Glenconner who developed Mustique, later becoming Princess Margaret’s Lady-in-Waiting, and now a bestselling Author, Lady Glenconner has lived a varied life, often wearing spectacular jewels, which includes her versatile Tiara!
Wedding of Lord Max Percy and Princess Nora of Oettingen-Spielberg
Crown Princess Victoria’s 45th Birthday
Princess Margarita of Baden’s Tiaras
Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Princess Margarita of Baden and Yugoslavia, who was born on this day in 1932! The only daughter of Berthold, Margrave of Baden and Princess Theodora of Greece, the eldest niece of the late Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Margarita was a nurse before she married and divorced Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia, wearing these two splendid Tiaras througout her life!
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Napoleonic Amethyst Parure
Happy Birthday to Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who turns 45 today! The popular Heir who is set to become the first Swedish Queen Regnant in over 300 years, the Crown Princess has access to the massive Swedish Royal Jewellery Collection, and today’s piece is an heirloom that has become an iconic part of her look over the past few decades; the Napoleonic Amethyst Parure! Continue reading
Camilla’s Country Life
Queen’s Awards for Enterprise Reception at Buckingham Palace
Ball at Londonderry House, 1952
Crown Princess Margareta’s Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to Princess Alexia of Greece, who turns 57 today! The eldest daughter of King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, granddaughter of four Sovereigns, and niece of Queen Margrethe of Denmark and Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess Alexia has attended a plethora of glittering occasions, often wearing these Diamond Earrings. Continue reading
Princess Olga’s Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to Princess Barbara of Yugoslavia, who turns 80 today! The Liechtenstein Princess married to the elder son of Prince Regent Paul of Yugoslavia and Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark, Princess Barbara wore many spectacular jewels, including Princess Olga’s Diamond Earrings!