King Christian X of Denmark
Lady Pamela’s Diamond Bow Brooch
Happy Birthday to Lady Pamela Hicks, who turns 93 today! The younger daughter of Lord Mountbatten, first cousin of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen’s bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting, who married a influential interior designer, Lady Pamela has had a fascinating life, and after featuring the Pearl and Diamond Tiara she reportedly still owns as well as the Mountbatten Tiara and the Mountbatten Art Deco Diamond Necklace, which she doesn’t, today we are taking a look at another illustrious jewel: her Diamond Bow Brooch! Continue reading
Queen Marie’s Cartier Sapphire Pendant
Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Frederica of Greece, who was born on this day in 1917! The Hanoverian Princess who became the Greek Queen and the mother of King Constantine II of Greece and Queen Sofia of Spain, Queen Frederica possessed a plethora of Royal Heirlooms, including this splendid 478.68-carat Cartier Sapphire Pendant!
Easter at Windsor Castle
Beatrix: The Queen Who Gave Up the Crown
Royal Tour of South Africa, 1947
Queen Margrethe’s 82nd Birthday
Queen Margrethe’s Pearl and Diamond Corsage
Happy Birthday to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who celebrates her 82nd Birthday today! The exuberant Danish Queen has many spectacular Heirlooms from the Danish and Swedish Royal Family’s, including today’s piece: Queen Sofia’s Pearl and Diamond Corsage! Continue reading
Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Garland Bandeau
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, who died on this day in 1969! Queen Ena had a splendid jewellery collection, full of family heirlooms and contemporary acquisitions and commissions. Many of her jewels remain with the Spanish Royal Family, and are now worn by Queen Sofia and Queen Letizia but today we are featuring an exquisite piece whose fate and current whereabouts remain unknown: her Cartier Garland Bandeau!
Queen’s Dorothy Wilding Portraits, 1952
Royal Maundy Service at St George’s Chapel
Princess Beatrice’s Diamond Star Tiara
Today marks the 165th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Beatrice, who was born on this day in 1857. The youngest daughter of Queen Victoria, she inherited some beautiful jewels, including Queen Victoria’s Sunray Fringe Tiara and Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara, but today we are focusing on one of her mystery wedding gifts: The Diamond Star Tiara!
Royal Family at Badminton Horse Trials, 1962
Princess Elsie Burhaneddin’s Sapphire Necklace
The Queen’s Treasury
Princess Grace at Order of Malta Gala, 1967
Koningsdag Concert in Maastricht
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
