Wedding Ball of Duke Philipp of Württemberg and Duchess Marie-Caroline in Bavaria, 1991
Infanta Pilar’s Sapphire Necklace
Next 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 Sapphire Necklace! Continue reading
Wedding of Lady Kitty Spencer
Miller Fringe Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Maria Olympia of Greece and Denmark, who turns 25 today! The eldest grandchild of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie and a goddaughter of the Prince of Wales, who studied photography at Parsons and has modelled for Dolce & Gabbana, Princess Maria Olympia is the only Greek Princess of her generation, and owns this spectacular Tiara, which is not a Royal Heirloom but a piece that comes from her wealthy maternal family! Continue reading
Wedding Ball of Princess Ileana of Romania and Archduke Anton of Austria, 1931
Infanta Pilar’s Diamond Suite
Next 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, staring with Infanta Pilar’s Diamond Suite! Continue reading
Royals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Under usual circumstances, there are a plethora of Royals at the Olympic Games, not only to support their nations but many also as members of the IOC (International Olympic Committee), but due to the ongoing pandemic, there is limited Royal attendance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic, which we will be featuring on this page every day of the games. Continue reading
Swedish Royal Summer Photo 2021
Queen at London 2012 Opening Ceremony
Queen’s 60th Birthday Party at Claridge’s Hotel, 1986
10th Anniversary of July 22 Attacks
The Norwegian Royal Family was out in full force to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of July 22 Attacks. The July 22nd Attacks were carried out by right-wing terrorist, Anders Behring Breivik, who killed eight people by detonating a van bomb in in Oslo, and then killed 69 participants of a Summer Camp in a mass shooting on the Island of Utøya. Continue reading
Summer at Zarzuela Palace, 1971
Prince George’s 8th Birthday
Belgian National Day 2021
The Belgian Royal Family celebrated National Day with a series of events on July 20th. The day commemorates July 21st, 1831 in which Prince Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha swore allegiance to the new Belgian constitution, thus becoming the first Head of State of an independent state of Belgium under a constitutional monarchy and parliament. Continue reading
Fergie & Andrew: The Duke & Duchess of Disaster
Jordanian State Visit to Britain, 1966
The British Royal Family hosted King Hussein and Princess Muna Al Hussein of Jordan, along with his brother, Prince Hassan, and sister, Princess Basma, on their 10-day State Visit to Britain on this day in 1966, exactly 10 years after the State Visit of his ill-fated cousin, King Faisal II of Iraq King Hussein had been educated in the United Kingdom, with King Faisal. Continue reading
Coronation of King George IV, 1821
The Coronation of King George IV was crowned King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover on this day in 1821, which was the most expensive and extravagant Coronation in British History with a number of traditional ceremonial elements conducted for the last time.
Iraqi State Visit to Britain, 1956
The British Royal Family hosted King Faisal II of Iraq and his uncle, Crown Prince ‘Abd al-Ilah of Hejaz, on their State Visit to Britain on this day in 1956, exactly two years before their gruesome assassination by an anti-imperialist military coup. King Faisal had been educated in the United Kingdom, with his cousin, King Hussein of Jordan, and had reigned with British support.
Queen Camilla’s Modern Diamond Suite
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Cornwall, who turns 74 today! While the Duchess can beautifully carry off some massive Tiaras and a large collection of chokers, she has also accumulated various gemstone and diamond suites, the favourite of which seems to be her splendid Modern Diamond Suite!
Accession of King Baudouin of Belgium, 1951
The Accession of King Baudouin as King of the Belgians on this day in 1951, following the Abdication of his father, King Leopold III, due to his controversial role during the Second World War, surrendering to Germany and making an unpopular second marriage, which had put the future of the Monarchy at risk. King Baudouin was a popular King who reigned until 1993, when he was succeeded by his brother, King Albert II. Continue reading