Queen Margrethe’s First Official Portraits
Prince and Princess of Wales in India, 1992
Queen Alexandra’s Turquoise Tiara
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
Three Queens in Mourning, 1952
Vasa Tiara
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
Royal Order of Victoria and Albert
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
Christening of Princess Alexandra of Kent, 1937
Teck Diamond Hoop Necklace
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!
Grand Duchess Hilda’s Diamond Tiara
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
Queen Elizabeth II returns to England, 1952
Imperial State Crown
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!
The Jewels of Queen Mary of Denmark
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
Queen Mary of Denmark’s Diamond Necklace Tiara
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
Princess Elizabeth in Kenya, 1952
Queen Mary of Denmark’s Wedding Tiara
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is celebrating her 50th Birthday this week, and thus we are 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 Wedding Tiara! Continue reading
Queen Mary of Denmark’s Midnight Tiara
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is celebrating her 50th Birthday this week, and thus we are 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 a varied collection of contemporary jewels, including the striking Midnight Tiara! Continue reading
Engagement of Prince Richard of Gloucester, 1972
Queen Mary of Denmark’s Diamond Flower Earrings
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is celebrating her 50th Birthday this week, and thus we are 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 a varied collection of contemporary jewels, including today’s striking Diamond Flower Earrings! Continue reading
Crown Princess Mary’s 50th Birthday Portraits
Funeral of Margaret, Princess of Hesse and by Rhine, 1997
