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
Red Cross Summer Concert in Monaco
Dutch Royal Family’s Annual Summer Photoshoot 2021
Sultan of Brunei’s 75th Birthday
Funeral of Archduke Otto von Habsburg, 2011
Christening of Prince Joachim of Denmark, 1969
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei
Princess Beatrice’s 18th Birthday Gala, 2006
Crown Princess Victoria’s 44th Birthday
Swedish Diamond Epaulette Earrings
Happy Birthday to Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who turns 44 today! The popular Heir who superseded her younger brother and is set to become the first Swedish Queen Regnant in over 300 years, the Crown Princess has access to the massive Swedish Royal Jewellery Collection, and today’s piece is an heirloom she has really embraced over the past few years! Continue reading
Grand Duchess Maria-Ana’s Pearl Négligée Brooch
Today marks the 160th Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Maria-Ana of Luxembourg, who was born on this in 1861! Born Infanta Maria-Ana of Portugal, daughter of the deposed King Miguel of Portugal, she grew up in the Austro-Hungarian Empire before marrying the Grand Duke of Luxembourg and having six daughters, two of whom became Grand Duchesses, among them Grand Duchess Charlotte. After serving as Regent of Luxembourg between 1908 to 1912, Grand Duchess Maria-Ana lived mainly at Schloss Hohenburg in Bavaria, before joining the Grand Ducal Family when they fled Europe into exile in the United States, where she passed away in 1942. To mark the anniversary, we are featuring one of Grand Duchess Maria-Ana’s most splendid heirlooms, her Pearl Négligée! Continue reading
Queen at Royal Windsor Cup 2021
Greek Royal Family’s Ball in London, 1986
King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece hosted a spectacular Ball for Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe at Claridge’s Hotel in London on this day in 1986, to celebrate Queen Anne-Marie of Greece’s 40th Birthday, Princess Alexia’s 21st Birthday, and the Christening of Prince Philippos. Exactly 33 years earlier, King Constantine’s parents hosted a Return Banquet at Claridge’s Hotel at the end of their State Visit to Britain in 1963.
Royals at Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final 2021
Prince Napoléon
