Today marks the 155th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife, who was born on this day in 1867! 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 this Diamond Floral Tiara, which may or may not be the one recently used in Downton Abbey. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Duchess Sophie of Württemberg, who turns 85 today! The daughter of Princess Nadezhda of Bulgaria and Duke Albrecht Eugen of Württemberg, Duchess Sophie has had a long career int he fashion industry, and today gives us the perfect opportunity to feature the spectacular the Bulgarian Fringe Tiara!
Royal Guests and Relatives from around the world joined the British Royal Family for the Funeral of King George VI at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on this day in 1952 (70 years ago), following a Procession through London from Westminster Hall to Paddington Station, so for the 70th Anniversary, we are going through all the Royal Guests!
Happy Birthday to Princess Astrid of Norway, who turns 90 today! The middle child and second daughter of King Olav V of Norway and Princess Martha of Sweden, elder sister of King Harald, who served as ‘First Lady’ for her grandfather and father, the Princess has an illustrious jewellery collection, which includes today’s Queen Alexandra’s Turquoise Circlet! Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Princess Astrid of Norway, who turns 90 tomorrow! The middle child and second daughter of King Olav V of Norway and Princess Martha of Sweden, elder sister of King Harald, who served as ‘First Lady’ for her grandfather and father, the Princess has an illustrious jewellery collection, which includes today’s the Vasa Tiara! Continue reading
Today marks the 160th anniversary of the institution of the Royal Order of Victoria and Albert, which was founded by Queen Victoria on their 22nd Wedding Anniversary, just two months after his passing. What was originally a confirmation gift for their daughters turned into the Royal Family Order that Queen Victoria gave to relatives and courtiers for decades, and while it has not been awarded since her death, the Royal Order of Victoria and Albert continues to pop up to this day! Continue reading
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Margaret, the Queen’s only sister, who died on this day in 2002! As one of the leading members of the Royal Family for her entire life, the late Princess had a magnificent jewelry collection, which included the splendid Teck Diamond Hoop Necklace!
Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Hilda of Baden, who died on this day in 1952! The daughter of Grand Duke Adolphe of Luxembourg and Princess Adelheid-Marie of Anhalt-Dessau, Princess Hilda became the last Grand Duchess of Baden, and to mark the Anniversary, we are featuring her splendid Diamond Tiara! Continue reading
Today, the Queen becomes the first British Monarch to mark her Platinum Jubilee, the 70th Anniversary of her Accession to the Throne, with a series of events planned for this summer. To mark this landmark anniversary, we are featuring the spectacular symbol of the Monarch’s Sovereignty, studded with illustrious stones, which was vested on the Queen 70 years ago: The Imperial State Crown!
Happy Birthday to Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, who is celebrating her 50th Birthday today! The Australian who is set to be the future Danish Queen has a variety of heirloom jewels at her disposal, but Crown Princess Mary also has also complied a varied collection of modern jewels and newly acquired antique jewels, which we have been featuring over the past few days! Continue reading
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is celebrating her 50th Birthday tomorrow, and thus we have been taking the opportunity to feature some of her jewels! The Australian who is set to be the future Danish Queen has a variety of heirloom jewels at her disposal, but Crown Princess Mary also has also complied a varied collection of newly acquired antique jewels, including her versatile Diamond Necklace Tiara! Continue reading
