Gala at the Haus der Flieger in Berlin, 1938
Countess Alice Trolle-Wachtmeister’s Tiara
Today marks the 5th Anniversary of the Death of Countess Alice Trolle-Wachtmeister, who passed away on this day in 2017! The accomplished aristocrat who was the Chief Court Mistress, the highest ranking non-royal woman in Sweden, Countess Alice attended countless Galas, always wearing this striking Diamond Floral Tiara nestled in her bouffant!
Dutch State Visit to Austria, 1962
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Rwanda
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been in Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which brings together the leaders of the 54 Commonwealth countries to reaffirm common values and agree on policies to improve the lives of its 2.5 billion citizens. Continue reading
Cambridge Pearl Brooch
Yesterday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge unveiled their first joint portrait at the University of Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum, which featured the Duchess wearing a historic heirloom from her namesake predecessor; The Duchess of Cambridge’s Pearl Pendant Brooch!
Danish Royal Family in London, 1957
Luxembourg National Day 2022
The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg celebrated National Day 2022 with a series of celebrations on June 23rd, for the first time in three years. National Day or Nationalfeierdag marks the Grand Duke’s Official Birthday, and has been celebrated on June 23rd since 1961. Continue reading
Lady Elizabeth Shakerley’s Service of Celebration
Prince of Venice
Duchess of Beaufort’s Pearl and Diamond Bandeau
Today marks the 35th Anniversary of the Death of Mary Somerset, the Duchess of Beaufort, who passed away on this day in 1987! The former Teck Princess, a nice of Queen Mary, who married the illustrious Duke of Beaufort, the Duchess, who was an accomplished equestrian, possessed some spectacular jewels, which included this Pearl and Diamond Bandeau Tiara! Continue reading
Diplomatic Gala at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam 2022
Queen Soraya’s Emerald Tiara
Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Soraya of Iran, who was born on this day in 1932! The Shah’s second wife who became an Actress after their forced divorce and was known as the ‘Princess with the sad eyes’, Princess Soraya possessed a magnificent jewellery collection, much of which she retained after her divorce, but also wore heirlooms from the Iranian Treasury, which included this Emerald Tiara! Continue reading
Wedding of the Earl of Ulster, 2002
Royal Family at Hertford House, 1950
40 Facts about the Duke of Cambridge
Happy Birthday to Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, who turns 40 today! The 2nd-in-line to the British Throne set to be the future King, assistant editor Gabriel Aquino, has highlighted 40 Facts about the Duke of Cambridge on his 40th Birthday!
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary in The Netherlands
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark are on a Business Visit to the Kingdom of The Netherlands, to strengthen the close trade and cultural relations between Denmark and The Netherlands and to support the growth and position of Danish companies in the Dutch market, with a focus on green transition and digital health though visits to companies and research institutions in The Hague, Rotterdam, Delft and Leiden. Continue reading
Queen Victoria’s Jubilee Celebrations
This year, the Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, and the series of celebrations earlier this month had their roots in the Queen’s earlier Jubilee Celebrations, which were directly inspired by Queen Victoria’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Celebrations on this day in 1887 and 1897 (135 and 125 years ago)!
Duchess of Gloucester’s Emerald Necklace
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Gloucester, who turns 76 today! The wife of the Queen’s cousin, the Duchess has been a hardworking member of the Royal Family for 50 years, and possesses an enormous collection of heirloom jewellery, bigger than some main royal collections, which includes this splendid Emerald Necklace! Continue reading
Princess Anne in Denver, 1982
Orléans Sapphire Earrings
Happy Birthday to the Countess of Paris, who turns 45 today! The Spanish-Austrian Aristocrat who is the Consort to a Pretender to the French Throne, the Countess does not have the spectacular jewellery collection of her predecessors, but today we are featuring one fo her most important jewels the French Crown Sapphire Earrings! Continue reading