Yesterday was the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Lady May Abel Smith, who was born on this day in 1906! Queen Mary’s niece, who was born a Princess of Teck, and married an Army officer who served as Governor of Queensland, Lady May had a Diamond Spike Tiara as well as this versatile Diamond Chain Necklace!
The 14th Birthday of Countess Athena of Monpezat
The Birth of Lady May Abel Smith in 1906
[Diamond Tiara | Diamond Necklace]
The Death of Grand Duchess Marie-Adélaïde of Luxembourg in 1924
The Wedding of Duke Albrecht Eugen of Württemberg and Princess Nadezhda of Bulgaria in 1924
Royals at the World Economic Forum in 2019
Sultan of Pahang elected King of Malaysia in 2019
Icelandic State Visit to Denmark in 2017
Royal Guests at the Funeral of King Frederick IX of Denmark in 1972
The Funeral of King Frederick IX of Denmark in 1972
Queen Frederica in New York City in 1964
The Engagement of Crown Prince Constantine of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark in 1963
Following visits to Belgium, Germany, and The Netherlands, Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg were received by Pope Leo XIV on a visit to the Vatican on January 23rd, their first visit after the Accession of Grand Duke Guillaume V in October.
Following Pascua Militar Ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain held the annual Reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Kingdom of Spain at the the Royal Palace of Madrid on January 23rd.
Today marks the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg, who was born on this day in 1896! The Sovereign of the world’s only Grand Duchy during one of its most tumultuous periods, Grand Duchess Charlotte possessed a magnificent jewellery collection, which included Empress Zita’s Köchert Diamond Necklace!
The 69th Birthday of Princess Caroline of Monaco and Hanover
[Cartier Pearl Drop Tiara | Brunswick Tiara | Hanoverian Floral Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Diamond Flowers | Sapphire Necklace Tiara | Diamond Fringe Necklace | Diamond Earrings | Sapphire Parure | Reed Stomacher | Cartier Diamond Necklace | Bains de Mer Tiara | Gold Coffee Bean Suite | Princess Caroline’s Tiaras]
The Birth of Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg in 1896
[Luxembourg Empire Tiara | Luxembourg Chaumet Emerald Tiara | Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara | Diamond Floral Tiara | Pearl Negligee Brooch | The Luxembourg Royal Tiaras | Charlotte: A Royal at War]
The Wedding of Prince Ernst August of Hannover and Princess Caroline of Monaco in 1999
The Wedding of Princess Maria Francesca of Savoy and Prince Luigi of Bourbon-Parma in 1939
[The Jewels of Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha and Edinburgh]
Luxembourg New Years Reception in 2023
Royal Film Performance in 1947
The Jewels of Queen Fabiola of Belgium on Auction
Today marks the 125th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Victoria, who passed away on this day in 1901! The ‘Grandmother of Europe’ who mourned her husband for over 40 years, and whose Reign saw immense change and expansion of the British Empire, becoming second-longest reigning British Monarch and the British Empress of India, Queen Victoria possessed some magnificent jewels, which included this Diamond Crown!
The Death of Rose Kennedy in 1995
[Empress Joséphine’s Diamond Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Bessborough Tiara]
The 39th Birthday of Princess Nina of Greece and Denmark
The Death of Nadejda Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven in 1963
[Milford Haven Ruby Kokoshnik]
The Death of Princess Margaret of Prussia, Landgravine of Hesse in 1954
[Hesse Emerald Tiara | Hesse Fleur-de-Lys Tiara]
The Death of Queen Victoria in 1901
[Diamond Crown | Oriental Circlet Tiara | Regal Circlet | Diamond Crown | Queen Victoria’s Top Jewels]
The Wedding of Princess Alexandrine Louise of Denmark to Count Luitpold of Castell-Castell in 1937
Princess Eugenie engaged to Jack Brooksbank in 2018
The Dutch State Visit to Brunei in 2013
The Belgian State Visit to Japan in 1964
The Swedish Royal Court has announced the death of Princess Désirée of Sweden, Baroness Silfverschiöld, who has passed away at Koberg Castle in Västergötland at the age of 87! The elder sister of the Swedish King was married to a Swedish Baron.
Happy Birthday to Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, who turns 22 today! The accomplished Princess set to be the first Queen Regnant of Norway in centuries, Princess Ingrid Alexandra will one day possess the entirety of the spectacular Norwegian Royal Jewellery Collection, but her current collection includes this heirloom Diamond Rivière!
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe joined the Danish Royal Family to celebrate the Christening of Crown Prince Christian of Denmark at the Christiansborg Palace Chapel in Copenhagen on this day in 2006, 20 years ago.
The Death of Princess Désirée of Sweden, Baroness Silfverschiöld in 2026
[Queen Louise’s Diamond Tiara | Napoleonic Cut Steel Tiara | Cameo Tiara | Napoleonic Amethyst Tiara | Turquoise Daisy Bandeau | Baden Fringe Tiara]
The 22nd Birthday of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway
[Boucheron Pearl Tiara | Diamond Rivière | Crown Princess Märtha’s Pearl Earrings | Art Deco Diamond Bracelet | Queen Maud’s Order of Victoria and Albert Bracelet | Ruby Heart Pendant | Pearl Pendant Earrings]
The Death of Princess Ileana of Romania in 1991
[Vladimir Sapphire Kokoshnik | Diamond Scroll Tiara | Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna’s Pearl Brooch]
The Death of Princess Hélène, Duchess of Aosta in 1951
[Savoy Knot and Star Tiara | Savoy-Aosta Bandeau Tiara | Savoy-Aosta Emerald Necklace | Orléans Emerald Necklace | Emerald Necklace]
The Death of Prince Christopher of Greece in 1940
The Wedding of Tsar Simeon II of Bulgaria in 1962
Proclamation Service at Aarhus Cathedral in 2024
Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th Birthday in 2022
The Christening of Prince Christian of Denmark in 2006
The Accession of King Harald V of Norway in 1991
The Funeral of Lady Patricia Ramsay in 1974
The Engagement of Crown Prince Constantine of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark in 1963
Happy Birthday to Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who is be celebrating her 53rd Birthday today! With one of the smallest jewellery collections among her European counterparts, Queen Mathilde is frequently seen in just a few limited pieces, but has been slow adding splendid pieces to her collection, including this Graff Diamond Necklace!
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Edinburgh, who celebrates her 61st Birthday today! The PR Agent who became the late Queen’s favourite daughter-in-law and one of the most hard working members of the Royal Family, the Duchess has worn quite a few royal heirlooms, which includes these Art Deco Diamond Clips!
The 53rd Birthday of Queen Mathilde of Belgium
[The Jewels of Queen Mathilde of Belgium | Nine Provinces Tiara | Queen Mathilde’s Laurel Wreath Tiara | Wolfers Necklace Tiara | Graff Diamond Necklace | Diamond Floral Bracelet | Diamond Fringe Earrings | Diamond Scroll Earrings | Wedding Earrings | Diamond Earrings | Waterfall Brooch | Tunisian Parure | Aquamarines | Diamond Butterfly Brooch | Belgian Royal Tiaras]
The 61st Birthday of the Duchess of Edinburgh
[Aquamarine Tiara | Wedding Tiara | Five Aquamarine Tiara | Lotus Flower Tiara | King Faisal Diamond Necklace | Queen’s Gold and Diamond Choker | Queen’s Diamond Chandelier Suite | Sapphire Suite | Art Deco Diamond Clips | Jade Pendant | Bahrain Pearl Earrings | Queen’s Silver Jubilee Earrings | Duchess of Edinburgh’s Tiaras | The Jewels of the Duchess of Edinburgh]
The Death of King George V in 1936
The Birth of the Hon. Frances Shand Kydd in 1936
[Diamond Earrings | Fermoy Tiara]
The Birth of Elizabeth, Duchess of Northumberland in 1922
[Duchess of Northumberland’s Tiaras | Northumberland Tiara]
The Birth of Nancy Leeds, Princess Anastasia of Greece in 1878
[Cartier Tiara | Diamond Bandeau Tiara]
The Death of Frances Vane, Marchioness of Londonderry in 1865
[Londonderry Tiara | Londonderry Pearl Parure | Londonderry Diamond Stomacher | The Jewels of the Marchioness of Londonderry]
The Wedding of King Farouk of Egypt in 1938
Sverigemiddag at the Royal Palace of Stockholm in 2023
UK-Africa Investment Summit Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2020
The Greek and Spanish Royal Families are attending the Funeral of the late Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens on January 19th, following a Requiem Mass in Madrid. The younger sister of King Constantine II of Greece and Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess Irene was an accomplished pianist and founded a humanitarian organization in exile.
This week will mark the 75th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Hélène of Orléans, Duchess of Aosta, who died in 1951! The Orléans Princess who married an Italian Prince and became a noted traveller and big-game hunter before becoming the Head of the Italian Red Cross, the Duchess possessed some spectacular jewels, which included the magnificent Orléans Emerald Necklace!
The 67th Birthday of Archduchess Sophie of Austria, Princess of Windisch-Graetz
The 83rd Birthday of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands
[Laurel Wreath Tiara | Emerald Parure | Dutch Diamond Bandeau | Queen Emma’s Diamond Tiara | Dutch Antique Pearl Tiara | Mellerio Diamond Tiara | Aquamarine Tiara | Pearl Button Tiara | Ears of Wheat Tiara | Queen Emma’s Diamond Aigrette | Diamond Trellis Necklace | Sapphire Earrings | Diamond Earrings | Dutch Royal Tiaras]
The Birth of Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Hohenzollern in 1937
[Pearl Circle Tiara | Hohenzollern Clover Coronet | Queen Maria II’s Sapphire Tiara | Leuchtenberg Sapphire Parure | Nine Prong Tiara | Baden Fringe Tiara | Queen Louise’s Diamond Tiara | Connaught Diamond Tiara | Swedish Cameo Parure | Hohenzollern Sapphire Parure | Sapphire Necklace | Diamond Bracelet Bandeau | Princess Sibylla’s 5-Strand Pearl Necklace]
The Death of Empress Carlota of Mexico in 1927
[Empress Carlota’s Diamond Stomacher]
Luxembourg New Years Reception in 2024
Princess Birgitta’s 80th Birthday in 2017
The Dutch State Visit to Thailand in 2004
There may not be many antique Jewels coming up for Auction at this time of year, but an Emerald and Diamond Ring, an Art Deco Diamond Sautoir, a 38.6 carat Aquamarine Pendant, and a pair of Aquamarine Earrings which belonged to the late Queen Fabiola of Belgium are going on Auction at Ansorena in Madrid next week!
The 52nd Birthday of Princess Claire of Belgium
[Wedding Tiara | Pearl and Diamond Tiara ]
The Death of Prince John in 1919
The Birth of Princess Sibylla of Sweden in 1908
[Connaught Diamond Tiara | Swedish Aquamarine Kokoshnik Tiara | Swedish Cameo Parure | Leuchtenberg Sapphire Parure | Sapphire Necklace | Diamond Bracelet Bandeau | Bernadotte Emerald Parure | Amethyst Parure | Pink Topaz Parure | 5-Strand Pearl Necklace]
The Birth of Princess Marie Melita of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, Duchess of Schleswig-Holstein in 1899
[Schleswig-Holstein Diamond Bow Tiara]
Prince Louis and Princess Tessy announce Divorce in 2017
