Royal Holiday in Spain, 1986
Royal Family at Strand Theatre, 1946
Monaco Red Cross Ball, 1971
Olympic Gala in Berlin, 1936
Empress Frederick’s Shell Tiara
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Death of Victoria, Princess Royal and Empress Frederik, the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria who married Emperor Frederik of Germany and was the mother of Kaiser Wilhelm II . As expected, the Empresses possessed quite a remarkable jewellery collection, and since we have already featured her Pearl Corsage Brooch, to mark the anniversary today, we are taking a look at Empress Frederick’s Shell Tiara! Continue reading
Duchess of Aosta’s Ruby Necklace
Today marks the 115th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Anne, Duchess of Aosta, who was born on this day in 1906! The daughter of Prince Jean, Duke of Guise and Princess Isabelle of Orléans, in 1927, she married her first cousin, Prince Amedeo of Savoy, the Duke of Apulia. The couple had two daughters, Princess Margherita, Archduchess of Austria-Este and Princess Maria Cristina of the Bourbon Two Sicilies, and became the Duke and Duchess of Aosta in 1931. The Duchess had a very interesting jewellery collection, which included heirloom pieces, such as the Savoy-Aosta Emerald Necklace and the Savoy-Aosta Choker Bandeau and pieces that were commissioned/bought for her, namely the Savoy-Aosta Tiara. Today, in honour of the birthday of the late Duchess, we are featuring her Ruby Demi-Parure! Continue reading
Queen Marie-José’s Savoy Knot Brooches
Today marks the 115th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Marie José of Italy, who was born on this day in 1906! The Belgian Princess who became the last Queen of Italy, Queen Marie Jose possessed the vast jewellery collection of the House of Savoy, and an outstanding example of that were the Savoy Knot Brooches we are featuring today! Continue reading
Duchess of Sussex’s Birks Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Sussex, who turns 40 today! The accomplished American Actress who married Prince Harry and is now creating a new role outside the Royal Family, the Duchess has a unique style which is reflected in her jewellery. Since we have already covered all of her heirloom pieces, to mark the anniversary today, we are taking a look at the Duchess’ Birks Diamond Snowflake Snowstorm Earrings! Continue reading
Duke of Edinburgh on Mediterranean Fleet’s Summer Cruise, 1951
Duke and Duchess of York’s Bard Initiation, 1926
Wedding of Prince Andrej of Yugoslavia and Princess Christina of Hesse
Royal Family at the Montreal Olympics, 1976
The entire British Royal Family gathered in Montreal to attend, open, and participate in the 1976 Summer Olympics, which ended on this day in 1976 (45 years ago). The first Olympic games hosted on Canadian soil, the Queen, as Queen and Head of State of Canada, officially opened the Olympic Games, while her daughter, Princess Anne was a member of the British Equestrian Team. Continue reading
Wedding of Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo
European High Society celebrated the spectacular Wedding of Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo on the Borromean Islands in Lake Maggiore on this day in 2015, 10 years ago, following their Civil Wedding at the Palais Princier de Monaco.
Queen Wilhelmina at Buckingham Palace, 1946
The Jewels of Infanta Pilar of Spain
Today marks the 85th Birthday of the late Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz, the elder sister of King Juan Carlos. The late Infanta possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, and over the last few days leading up to the anniversary, we have been featuring some of the most splendid pieces, which we are rounding up today! Continue reading
Gala at Claridge’s Hotel, 1981
Royal Guests at the Wedding of the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Wedding of the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, who got married at St. Paul’s Cathedral on this day 40 years ago! Among the 3,500 guests at the ‘Wedding of the Century’ were dozens of Royal Guests, many of whom were related to the Prince, from around the world, which we are featuring today! Continue reading
Infanta Pilar’s Sapphire Tiara
This week marks the 85th Birthday of the late Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz, the elder sister of King Juan Carlos. The late Infanta possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, and over the last few days leading up to the anniversary, we have been featuring some of the most splendid piece, finishing with Infanta Pilar’s Sapphire Tiara! Continue reading
Queen Isabella II’s Emerald Suite
This week marks the 85th Birthday of the late Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz, the elder sister of King Juan Carlos. The late Infanta possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, and over the next few days leading up to the anniversary, we are featuring some of the most splendid piece, continuing with Infanta Pilar’s Emerald Suite! Continue reading
Christening of Zara Phillips, 1981
The Christening of Zara Phillips, the only daughter of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips and the first granddaughter of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, at Windsor Castle on this day in 1981, just two days before the Wedding of Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer. Continue reading