Iranian State Visit to the United States, 1962
Oldenburg Star Tiara
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Oldenburg, who turns 60 today! Born Countess Caroline zu Rantzau, she married the Duke of Oldenburg, Head of the House of Oldenburg, in 1987. The couple have four children and reside at Güldenstein Manor and at Schloss Rastede, so to mark the day, we are featuring the splendid Oldenburg Star Tiara!
Princess of Wales at Covent Garden, 1992
Royal Guests at the Funeral of the Queen Mother
Twenty-One Sovereigns and Consorts were among the Royal Guests and Relatives who joined the British Royal Family for the Funeral of the Queen Mother at Westminster Abbey on this day 20 years ago, which was quite similar to the recent Memorial Service held for the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey (the Duke passed away on this day last year).
British State Visit to France, 1957
Opening of Rhodesian Parliament, 1947
Representationsmiddag at the Royal Palace of Stockholm
Funeral of King George II of Greece, 1947
Indian State Visit to The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands are hosting President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind of India, on their three-day State Visit to The Netherlands from April 4th to the 6th to promote and celebrate diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties in the year that both countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, most recently the King and Queen’s State Visit to India in 2019.
Crown Princess Märtha’s Pearl Earrings
Today marks the 65th Anniversary of the Death of Crown Princess Märtha of Norway, the mother of King Harald, who tragically passed away on this day in 1954! The Crown Princess brought many splendid jewels to the Norwegian Royal Vault, today’s piece is her Sapphire/Pearl earrings. Continue reading
Wedding of the Marquess of Cubas and Isabelle Junot
The Spanish Aristocracy gathered to celebrate the Wedding of Álvaro Falcó, IV Marqués de Cubas and Isabelle Junot at the Palacio del Marqués de Mirabel in Plasencia. Continue reading
Swedish Processional Necklace
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Victoria of Sweden, who died on this day in 1930! Born Princess Viktoria of Baden, she brought a plethora of jewels into the Swedish Royal Family when she married the future King Gustav V of Sweden in 1881, including today’s Swedish Processional Necklace! Continue reading
Queen Juliana in the United States, 1952
Princess Neslişah’s Ottoman Diamond Parure
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Neslişah Sultan, Princess Abdel Moneim of Egypt, who passed away in 2012. The stunning Ottoman Princess who married an Egyptian Prince, becoming an accomplished cultural icon as the First Lady of the Court during the short-lived Recency of King Fuad, Princess Neslişah was a noted Fashion icon, and her most illustrious jewels were this spectacular Ottoman Diamond Parure! Continue reading
Accession of King Paul of Greece, 1947
Emperor Karl of Austria
King George II of Greece
Christening of King Harald V of Norway, 1937
Royal Gala in Athens, 1947
Wedding of Countess Margherita von und zu Arco-Zinneberg
