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Queen Margarita of Bulgaria’s 90th Birthday in 2025

Pascua Militar

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The Belgian Royal Family at the Vatican in 1930

Pascua Militar

Queen Marie-Amélie’s Diamond Parure

Queen Giovanna’s Bracelet Bandeau

Danish New Year’s Levée

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King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark hosted a New Year’s Levée at Christian VII’s Palace in Amalienborg, ahead of a Levée for the Diplomatic Corps at Christiansborg Palace on January 5th, after the New Year’s Court (Nytårskur) and Banquet on the 1st.

Princess Grace’s Cartier Engagement Ring

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Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the Engagement of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly, who announced their engagement on this day in 1956, 70 years ago! Grace Kelly received this magnificent Cartier Diamond Engagement Ring after the engagement, which she notably wore to film ‘High Society’ before becoming a Princess.

Fife Diamond Fringe Tiara

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Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife, who passed away on this day in 1931! The reserved Princess Royal who married a Scottish Duke and was the sister of King George V and Queen Maud of Norway, Princess Louise possessed a splendid Jewellery Collection, which included the iconic Fife Diamond Fringe Tiara!

Today in Royal History | January 5

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The Death of Prince Bertil of Sweden in 1997

The 88th Birthday of King Juan Carlos of Spain

The Birth of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg in 1921

The Birth of Princess Ileana of Romania in 1909

[Vladimir Sapphire Kokoshnik | Diamond Scroll Tiara | Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna’s Pearl Brooch]

King Juan Carlos’ 80th Birthday Lunch in 2018

The Funeral of Sir Angus Ogilvy in 2005

The Engagement of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly in 1956

[Cartier Engagement Ring ]

The Funeral of Queen Alexandrine of Denmark in 1953

The Wedding Gala of Crown Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld in 1937

Queen Margherita’s Mellerio Diamond Wreath Tiara

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Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Margherita of Italy, who passed away born on this day in 1926! The Savoy Princess who married her cousin and became the first Queen of a unified Italy, Queen Margherita had a spectacular Jewellery Collection and today we are featuring one of her most iconic pieces: The Mellerio Diamond Wreath Tiara!

Today in Royal History | January 4

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The 38th Birthday of Princess Napoleon

[Savoy-Aosta Choker/Bandeau Tiara | Arco-Zinneberg Sapphire and Diamond Earrings]

The Death of Princess Margaretha of Sweden and Denmark in 1977

The Death of the Marchioness of Sligo in 1965

[Diamond Tiara]

The Death of Princess Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife in 1931

[Fife Tiara | Fife Diamond Fringe Tiara | Diamond Floral Tiara]

The Death of Queen Margherita of Italy in 192 6

Wedding Gala of Princess Margriet of The Netherlands in 1967

Danish New Year’s Levée 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2024

The Greek New Year’s Reception in 1965

The Royal Family return to London in 1949

Princess Alice’s Diamond Palmette Tiara

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Today marks the 45th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, who passed away on this day in 1981! The last surviving grandchild of Queen Victoria, who married Queen Mary’s brother and became the Vicereine of both South Africa and Canada, Princess Alice lived through the reigns of six British monarchs, and possessed a spectacular Jewellery collection, from which we are revisiting her Diamond Palmette Tiara!

Today in Royal History | January 3

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The Death of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone in 1981

The Funeral of Ari Behn in 2020

Danish New Year’s Levée 2024 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017

The Fanfare for Europe Gala in 1973

[Plunket Tiara]

The Greek New Year’s Reception in 1966

Princess Akiko’s Diamond Tiara and Necklace

January 2, 2026January 3, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ 2 Comments

The Japanese Imperial Ladies rarely stray from their usual jewels, but yesterday Princess Akiko of Mikasa debuted a magnificent Diamond Tiara and and striking Diamond Necklace which have a fascinating Imperial Provenance for the New Year’s Reception at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Royal Tiaras at the Danish New Year’s Gala

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The Danish Royal Ladies brought out a selection of Royal Heirlooms and newly commissioned Jewels for the New Year’s Court (Nytårskur) and Banquet at Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg in Copenhagen last night.

Today in Royal History | January 2

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The Death of Countess Anne Dorte of Rosenborg in 2014

[Queen Alexandrine’s Russian Sapphire Tiara | Rosenborg Spike Tiara]

The Death of the Countess of Barcelona in 2000

The Death of Princess Mathilde Bonaparte in 1904

[Diamond Rose Brooch]

Danish New Year’s Levée 2020

Japanese New Year’s Audience 2020 | 2019 | 2018

The Greek New Year’s Reception in 1963

The Greek New Year’s Reception in 1948 | 1964 | 1961

Japanese New Year’s Audience

Danish New Year’s Banquet

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The Danish Royal Family joined King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark as they held the annual New Year’s Court (Nytårskur) and Banquet at Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg in Copenhagen on the evening of January 1st.

New Year’s Reception at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo

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The Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as they presided over the Ceremony of New Year’s Celebration at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 1st. This was the sixth New Year’s Reception of Emperor Naruhito’s Reign, with six separate Ceremonies.

The Royal Year in 2026

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Happy New Year everyone! 2025 was a busy year for all of us, with thousands of articles and millions of visitors on The Royal Watcher, and we’ve had a wonderful time covering it all! We have just revisited the highlights of 2025 in our ‘Year-in-Review’ series, so today, we are taking a look at the Royal Events to look forward to in 2026!

Today in Royal History | January 1

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The 74th Birthday of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir Father of Qatar

Wedding

The Wedding of Queen Maria II of Portugal and Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Kohary in 1838

Prince Nikolai, Prince Felix, Prince Henrik, and Princess Athena of Denmark lose their Princely Titles in 2023

The Danish New Year’s Reception

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The Japanese New Year’s Reception

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The Danish New Year’s Gala in 1974

The Royal Year in 2026

The Japanese New Year’s Reception

The Danish New Year’s Reception

Royal Weddings 2025

Royal Tiaras 2025

The Royal Watcher in 2025

Royal Highlights 2025

Top 10 2025

State Visits 2025

Countess Jacqueline de Ribes

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Sad news today! Countess Jacqueline de Ribes has passed away at the age of 96. The French Aristocrat and Socialite was a legendary Fashion Icon and Designer, once voted the ‘Most Stylish Woman in the World’.

Bavarian Eglantine Tiara

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Happy Birthday to Princess Elisabeth, Duchess in Bavaria, who turns 85 today! The illustrious Swedish Countess married to the Heir of the House of Wittelsbach, who is the mother of the Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein, the Duchess in Bavaria has often worn the magnificent Bavarian Eglantine Tiara!

Top 10 2025

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For the past few days leading up to the New Year, we have had a series of ‘Year in Review’ articles, compiling and featuring the Royal Highlights of 2025! Today, on the final day of the year, we are taking a look at the Top 10 most visited articles on the Royal Watcher this year, which garnered the most views among the millions of visitors this year!