The Royal Watcher

The Wedding of Lady Palmer and Brigadier Sir Alexander Abel Smith in 1953

Earl and Countess of Snowdon to Divorce in 2020

Infanta Cristina Verdict in 2017

Queen Margrethe’s Banquet at the Natural History Museum in London in 2000

The British State Visit to Nepal in 1986

Grand Duchess Maria-Ana’s Pearl Negligee Brooch

Tiaras of Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg

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Happy Birthday to Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg, who turns 35 today! The only daughter of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Princess Alexandra has worn a plethora of important Heirloom Jewels, including has worn several magnificent Tiaras from the massive collection of the Grand Ducal Family!

Today in Royal History | February 16

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The 35th Birthday of Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg

The 88th Birthday of Duchess Sophie of Württemberg

[Bulgarian Fringe Tiara | French Crown Pearl Brooch | Jewels at Auction]

The Funeral of Princess Alix of Ligne in 2019

The Swedish State Visit to Brunei in 2004

The Danish State Visit to Britain in 2000

Wedding of Princess Leopoldine of Liechtenstein

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Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of Princess Leopoldine of Liechtenstein and Bruno Walter Pedrosa João at the Basílica e Convento do Santíssimo Coração de Jesus in Lisbon on February 14th.

Begum Aga Khan’s Diamond Necklace

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Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan, who was born on this day in 1906! The former Miss France who became the fourth wife of the Aga Khan and a beloved philanthropist in her decades-long widowhood, the Begum possessed a spectacular Jewellery Collection, which included this spectacular Diamond Necklace!

Funeral of King Christian IX of Denmark

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Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe for the Funeral of King Christian IX of Denmark, the ‘Father-in-Law of Europe’, at Roskilde Cathedral on this day in 1906, 120 years ago, following a Procession from Christiansborg Palace.

When digital personalities become modern royalty

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Today in Royal History | February 15

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The Death of Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda in 1989

[Baroda Pearl Necklace | Star of the South Diamond | Emerald Anklets]

The Birth of Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan in 1906

[Diamond Bracelet Tiara | Diamond Necklace | Pearl and Diamond Fringe Necklace | Bulgari Turquoise Necklace]

The Birth of Princess Hedwige of Bourbon-Parma in 1896

[Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara]

The Funeral of Princess Margaret in 2002

The British State Visit to Bahrain in 1979

A Military Gala in Oslo in 1975

The Royal Film Premiere of ‘Lord Jim’ in 1965

The Queen opens Australian Parliament in 1954

The Australian State Opening of Parliament in 1954

The Funeral of King George VI in 1952

[Royal Guests]

Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara

Star of the South Diamond

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Clip Brooches

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Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the birth of Princess Sandra Torlonia, Countess Lequio di Assaba, who was born on this day in 1936! The eldest granddaughter of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie, Princess Sandra frequently wore treasured heirloom jewels, most notably the elegant floral Diamond Clip Brooches inherited from her grandmother, which we are delighted to feature today!

Royal Guests at the Wedding of Hereditary Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg

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Royal Guests and Relatives from Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Britain, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Sweden, The Netherlands, and Spain joined the Grand Ducal Family to celebrate the Wedding of Hereditary Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and María Teresa Mestre y Batista in Luxembourg on this day in 1981, 45 years ago!

Today in Royal History | February 14

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The 72nd Birthday of the Duke of Buccleuch

The 81st Birthday of Prince Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein

[Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein | Liechtenstein Royal Orders]

The 82nd Birthday of Princess Anastasia of Prussia, Fürstin zu Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg

[Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg Tiara]

The Birth of Princess Sandra Torlonia, Countess Lequio in 1936

[Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Aquamarine Parure | Emerald Brooch | Diamond Clip Brooches ]

The Birth of Patricia Knatchbull, 2nd Countess Mountbatten in 1924

The Wedding of Princess Leopoldine of Liechtenstein in 2026

The Wedding of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg in 1981

[Royal Guests | Grand Duchess Maria Theresa’s Wedding Earrings | Silver Anniversary]

Diplomatic Banquet at the Royal Palace of Oslo in 2019

Queen Margrethe’s First Official Portraits in 1972

The Greek State Visit to Thailand in 1963

Princess Sandra Torlonia’s 18th Birthday Gala in 1954

The State Opening of Parliament in 1901

Princess Alia’s Diamond Tiara

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Happy Birthday to Princess Alia bint Hussein of Jordan, who turns 70 today! The eldest sister of the Jordanian King has worn this spectacular Diamond Tiara for 50 years!

Today in Royal History | February 13

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The Death of Prince Henrik of Denmark in 2018

The Death of Princess Eugenie of Greece in 1989

The 70th Birthday of Princess Alia bint Hussein of Jordan

[Diamond Tiara]

The Birth of Princess Irene, Duchess of Aosta in 1904

[Diamond Tiara | Empress Frederick’s Pearl Earrings | Diamond Giglio Brooch]

Malaysian Opening of Parliament in 2023

The Spanish State Visit to Morocco in 2019

The Prince and Princess of Wales in India in 1992

The British State Visit to Kuwait in 1979

The Danish State Visit to Norway in 1973

The Danish State Visit to Norway in 1960

Diamond Tiara

Empress Frederick’s Pearl Earrings

Diamond Giglio Brooch

Princess Astrid’s Diamond Aigrette Tiara

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Happy Birthday to Princess Astrid of Norway, who turns 94 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 a historic jewellery collection, which includes this striking Diamond Aigrette Tiara!

Wedding of the Shah of Iran and Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari

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High Society gathered to celebrate the Wedding of the Shah of Iran and Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari at the Marble Palace in Tehran on this day in 1951, 75 years ago, the second marriage for the Shah which ended in divorce in 1958.

Today in Royal History | February 12

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The Death of Infanta Maria Theresa, Archduchess Karl Ludwig of Austria in 1944

[Habsburg Fringe Tiara | Napoléon Diamond Necklace]

The Birth of Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, Prince of Naples in 1937

[Savoy Royal Orders]

The 91st Birthday of the Princess of Naples

The 91st Birthday of Caroline, Duchess of Fife

[Fife Tiara | Fife Fringe Tiara | Connaught Fringe Tiara | Diamond Earrings]

The 94th Birthday of Princess Astrid of Norway

The Wedding of Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia and Princess Maria Pia of Italy in 1955

[Royal Guests]

The Wedding of the Shah of Iran and Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari in 1951

The Funeral of Queen Frederica of Greece in 1981

Queen Margherita’s Musy Tiara

Savoy Tourmaline Tiara

Savoy Emerald Choker

Queen Marie-José’s Sapphire Necklace

Savoy Ears of Wheat and Flower Tiara

Countess de Monpezat’s Diamond Brooch

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Countess Renée-Yvonne de Laborde de Monpezat, who passed away on this day in 2001, 25 years ago, left her Diamond Flower Brooch to her son, Prince Henrik of Denmark, who gave it as a Wedding Gift to his daughter-in-law, the now Queen Mary!

The Courtly Art of Strategic Prediction

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Today in Royal History | February 11

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The Death of Countess Renée de Monpezat in 2001

[Princess Dagmar’s Diamond Floral Tiara | Diamond Brooch]

The Birth of King Farouk of Egypt in 1920

The Wedding of the Prince of Windisch-Graetz and Archduchess Sophie of Austria in 1990

The Wedding of Prince Christopher of Greece and Princess Françoise of Orléans in 1929

Queen returns to London in 2020

Royal Visit to Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre in 2020

The Prince and Princess of Wales in Portugal in 1987

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia at the Vatican in 1977

The New Zealand Opening of Parliament in 1963

The Wedding Gala of Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia and Princess Maria Pia of Savoy in 1955

Three Queens in Mourning in 1952

King Farouk’s 22nd Birthday Banquet in 1942

Castel Duino Mellerio Sapphire Necklace

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Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Eugenie of Greece, who was born on this day in 1910! The Greek Princess, cousin of many prominent royals, who was married first to a Radziwiłł Prince and then to a German-Italian Prince, the Princess possessed several spectacular jewels, which included the magnificent Castel Duino Mellerio Sapphire Necklace!