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!
Monaco Rose Ball 2022
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester’s Anniversary Portraits, 1989
Christie’s Joaillerie | 7 July 2022
Jewels from the Hohenzollern Family and the Earls Grey (including a Pendant given as a gift by Queen Alexandra) are among the Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction at the Christie’s ‘Joaillerie’ Sale in Paris today! Continue reading
Duke of Cambridge plays Polo in Windsor
Royal Family at Wimbledon 2022
The Royal Family were present at multiple days of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon this week, so we are featuring them all in this article. Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. The Duchess of Cambridge is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Continue reading
Wedding of Prince Amedeo of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este
Princess of Girona Foundation Awards 2022
The Princess of Asturias, who also holds the title of Princess of Girona, was joined by King Felipe, Queen Letizia, and Infanta Sofia for the 2022 Princess of Girona Foundation Awards Ceremony in Barcelona. The Princess of Girona Awards are given in the categories of Arts and Letters, Business, Scientific Research and the Social field, for young people who stand out for a brilliant, constant and determined career, which contributes value and with the clear will to induce changes in our society, through cooperation and effort. Continue reading
Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara
Happy Birthday to Queen Sonja of Norway, who turns 85 today! The artistic commoner who became the first Norwegian-born Queen of Norway, Queen Sonja’s jewellery collection includes a nice mix of heirloom jewels and modern acquisitions, though today’s piece is a modern replica of a historic royal heirloom which was dramatically stolen: Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara! Continue reading
Royal Film Performance of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’, 1957
Funeral of the Duke of Württemberg
Devonshire House Ball, 1897
The Royal Family joined the British Aristocracy for the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s legendary Ball at Devonshire House in London on this day in 1897 (125 years ago), which was considered a highlight of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. The theme was “allegorical or historical costume before 1815” led by the Duke of Devonshire, dressed as The Emperor Charles V, and the Duchess of Devonshire, as Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra, with the guest costumes roughly divided into ‘Orientals & Ancients’, Italians, and costumes from the Court of Queen Elizabeth I, King Louis XIV, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria and Empress Catherine II of Russia, with around 200 of the guests being photographed. Continue reading
Christening of Princess Isabella of Denmark, 2007
Wedding of Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia and Princess Maria da Gloria of Orléans-Braganza, 1972
Order of Thistle Service 2022
Countess Alexandra’s Diamond Necklace
Happy Birthday to the Countess of Frederiksborg, who turns 58 today! The former wife of Prince Joachim of Denmark, who remains close the the Danish Royal Family after their divorce, Countess Alexandra has retained the Alexandrine Drop Tiara, as well as other jewels she received during her marring, including this versatile Diamond Necklace!