Royal Holiday at Schloss Wolfsgarten, 1946
British State Dinner at the White House, 1976
Dutch State Visit to Germany | Day 2
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands are on a State Visit to the Federal Republic of Germany at the invitation of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, from July 5th to the 7th, which was originally scheduled for June 2020. The State Visit is a confirmation of the good relations between the two countries, politically, economically, scientifically and culturally. As a neighbouring country, Germany is the Netherlands’ most important trading partner, an ally in the European Union, the United Nations and NATO. The State Visit, with a particular focus on the city of Berlin, concludes a series of regional visits that the King and Queen have made to Germany since 2013. Continue reading
British Parliament to restore Queen’s prerogative to dissolve Parliament
The Parliament of the United Kingdom is set to start debate on legislation that seeks to revive the Queen’s power to dissolve parliament that was formerly exercised by virtue of the royal prerogative.
A. V. Dicey, a constitutional theorist from the 19th century, described the royal prerogative as “the remaining portion of the Crown’s original authority, and it is therefore … the name for the residue of discretionary power left at any moment in the hands of the Crown, whether such power be in fact exercised by the King himself or by his Ministers”. Continue reading
Waverley Ball in London, 1871
Dutch State Visit to Germany
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands are on a State Visit to the Federal Republic of Germany at the invitation of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, from July 5th to the 7th, which was originally scheduled for June 2020. The State Visit is a confirmation of the good relations between the two countries, politically, economically, scientifically and culturally. As a neighbouring country, Germany is the Netherlands’ most important trading partner, an ally in the European Union, the United Nations and NATO. The State Visit, with a particular focus on the city of Berlin, concludes a series of regional visits that the King and Queen have made to Germany since 2013. Continue reading
NHS Big Tea at Buckingham Palace
The Duke of Cambridge celebrated the 73rd anniversary of the NHS on July 5th by attended a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, before hosting a ‘Big Tea’ for NHS staff at Buckingham Palace in their roles as joint patrons of NHS Charities Together. The Duchess of Cambridge was originally scheduled to attend, but is self-isolating after coming in contact with someone who later tested positive for Covid-19. Continue reading
Portuguese Star Tiara
Today marks the 110th anniversary of the death of Queen Maria Pia of Portugal, mother of King Carlos I and grandmother of King Manuel II, who died on this day in 1911. Born a Princess of the House of Savoy, daughter of Italy’s unifier, Victor Emmanuel II, she married King Luis I of Portugal at age 15, and served as the Queen, Queen Mother, and Queen Grandmother of Portugal. The Queen was known for her temperament, for being extravagant and a huge spender, famously saying “If you want a Queen, you have to pay for her!”, but also for her charitable works. To mark the day, we are taking a look at her Diamond Stars Parure! Continue reading
Archduke Otto von Habsburg
Dutch State Visits to Germany
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands are embarking on their State Visit to Germany tomorrow, over a year after it was delayed due to the pandemic, so we are featuring a look at previous Dutch State Visits to Germany, celebrating the close relationship between the two neighbouring countries! Continue reading
Ball at Savoy Hotel, 1951
Princess Viggo’s Garnet Kokoshnik Tiara
Today marks the 55th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Viggo of Denmark, who died on this day in 1966! An American Heiress who married a Danish Prince and possessed many grand jewels, to mark the anniversary, we are taking a look at one of Princess Viggo’s most well-known jewels, her Garnet Kokoshnik Tiara! Continue reading
Duchess of Cambridge at Wimbledon
Wedding Ball of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, 2011
Happy 10th Anniversary to Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, who got married in a series of lavish celebrations in Monte-Carlo on this day in 2011! While we have already covered their Wedding, today, we are featuring their spectacular Wedding Gala, and all the Royal Guests who attended! Continue reading
Princess of Girona Foundation Awards 2020 and 2021
The Princess of Asturias, who also holds the title of Princess of Girona, was joined by King Felipe, Queen Letizia, and Infanta Sofia for the 2020 and 2021 Princess of Girona Foundation Awards Ceremony in Barcelona. Due tot eh ongoing Pandemic, the Awards were not held last year. The Princess of Girona Awards are given in the categories of Arts and Letters, Business, Scientific Research and the Social field, for young people who stand out for a brilliant, constant and determined career, which contributes value and with the clear will to induce changes in our society, through cooperation and effort. Continue reading
Royal Windsor Horse Show 2021
Princess Diana Statue Unveiling at Kensington Palace
Gala at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, 1961
The Jewels of Diana, Princess of Wales
Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Diana, Princess of Wales! We covered her Top 20 Jewels to mark the 20th Anniversary of her Death in 2017, and for the past few days leading up to this anniversary, we have been featuring more pieces from the late Princess’ legendary collection, so today, we are rounding everything up! Continue reading
Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara
Tomorrow marks the 60th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Diana, Princess of Wales! We covered her Top 20 Jewels to mark the 20th Anniversary of her Death in 2017, and for the past few days leading up to this anniversary, we are featuring a few more pieces from the late Princess’ collection, ending our series with the splendid Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara!