Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom, who was born on this day in 1844! The Danish Princess who was the longest-serving Princess of Wales and then a trendsetting Queen Consort, her jewellery collection included the striking Dagmar Necklace!
The Death of Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands in 2004
[Queen Máxima’s Diamond Daisy Earrings | Dutch Aquamarine Pendant]
The 23rd Birthday of Princess Aiko of Japan
[Princess Sayako’s Mikimoto Diamond Tiara]
The 90th Birthday of Baroness Willoughby de Eresby
[Ancaster Heathcote Tiara | Cartier Turquoise Tiara]
The Birth of Margaret, Duchess of Argyll in 1912
[Diamond Shamrock Tiara | Diamond Earrings | Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Brooch]
The Birth of Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom in 1844
[Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara | Wedding Gift Tiara | Amethyst Tiara | Diamond Circlet | Turquoise Circlet | Diamond Rivière | Dagmar Necklace | Diamond Chandelier Earrings | Sapphire Necklace | Diamond Link Choker | Edwardian Choker | Collier Résille]
Prince Sverre Magnus’ 18th Birthday Lunch at the Royal Palace of Oslo in 2023
The Jewels of Princess Elisabeth of Denmark on Auction in 2022
Royal Variety Performance in 2022
The Prince and Princess of Wales in Boston in 2022
Queen Margrethe in Iceland in 2018
The Christening of Prince Gabriel of Sweden in 2017
Royal and Noble Debutantes from around the world gathered for the celebrated Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris on November 29th. Le Bal is organised by Ophélie Renouard to celebrate honourable young women from Europe, Asia, Africa and the US, while raising funds for charity.
The iconic Fabergé Winter Egg given by Tsar Nicholas II to his mother, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, on Easter in 1913 is being auctioned off by a Qatari Prince at Christie’s in London next week!
The 53rd Birthday of Karen Spencer, Countess Spencer
[Spencer Diamond Earrings | Spencer Diamond Rivière | Spencer Tiara | Spencer Honeysuckle Tiara | Tourmaline Brooch/Pendant]
The 60th Birthday of Crown Prince Akishino of Japan
The Birth of Princess Henriette of Belgium, Duchess of Vendôme in 1870
[Countess of Flanders’ Pearl Tiara]
Kingdom of Barbados becomes a Republic in 2021
Prince Harry in Barbados in 2016
The Funeral of Queen Elisabeth of Belgium in 1965
The Engagement of Princess Alexandra of Kent in 1962
Royal Film Performance in 1948
The Funeral of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in 1916
[Queen Mary’s Diamond Thistle Brooch | Queen Mother’s Diamond Thistle Brooch]
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction next month, with a striking Diamond Star Tiara given by the late Lord Glenconner in the 60s is among twenty-one heirloom and modern Jewels of Lady Glenconner going on Auction at Bonhams in London next month!
The Wedding of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece in 1934
[Royal Guests | Wedding Gifts]
Riksdagssupé at the Royal Palace of Stockholm in 2022
Violence against Women and Girls Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2022
Prince Harry in Grenada in 2016
Royal Bridges Convergence in 2016
Princess Alexandra’s 80th Birthday Reception in 2016
The Christening of Prince Nikolaos of Greece in 1969
The Queen Mother at the University of London Ball in 1958
The Royal Academy Banquet in 1956
Princess Marina in Athens in 1952
The Danish State Visit to France in 1950
Concert at the Austrian Embassy in London in 1937
Queen Camilla, Colonel-in-Chief, was joined by the Royal Colonels, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and the Duchess of Gloucester, as she presided over the biennial Rifles Regiment Awards Dinner at the Guildhall in London on the evening of November 27th. The last two Dinners were held in November 2021 and in November 2023.
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Edwina, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who was born on this day in 1901! The vivacious Heiress who married Prince Philip’s ambitious uncle and lived an uninhibited life before serving with distinction in the Second World War and becoming the last Vicereine of India, Lady Mountbatten had a fascinating life and quite a lovely jewellery collection, which included this Cartier Tutti Frutti Bandeau!
The 9th Birthday of Prince Liam of Nassau
The Death of Queen Helen of Romania in 1982
[Romanian Greek Key Tiara | Russian Sapphire Earrings | Russian Sapphire Brooch | Fleur-de-Lys Brooch | Diamond Sautoir]
The Death of Princess Martha Bibescu in 1973
[Princess Bibesco’s Emerald Tiara]
The Death of Princess Sibylla of Sweden in 1972
[Leuchtenberg Sapphire Parure | Connaught Diamond Tiara | Swedish Aquamarine Kokoshnik Tiara | Swedish Cameo Parure | Sapphire Necklace | Diamond Bracelet Bandeau | Bernadotte Emerald Parure | Pink Topaz Parure | 5-Strand Pearl Necklace]
The Death of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands in 1962
[Württemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara | Mellerio Ruby Tiara | Dutch Diamond Bandeau | Queen Emma’s Diamond Tiara | Dutch Emerald Parure | Dutch Pearl and Diamond Stomacher | Diamond Trellis Necklace | Dutch Diamond Stars | Diamond Stomacher | Dutch Royal Tiaras]
The Death of Queen Elena of Italy in 1952
[Queen Margherita’s Savoy Knot Tiara | Queen Elena’s Emerald Tiara | Jewels of the House of Savoy]
The Birth of Princess Lilian of Belgium, Princess of Réthy in 1916
[Cartier Flower Tiara | Queen Elisabeth’s Cartier Bandeau Tiara | Köchert Emerald Brooch]
The Birth of Edwina, Countess Mountbatten of Burma in 1900
[Mountbatten Tiara | Pearl and Diamond Tiara | Pearl Star Tiara | Art Deco Diamond Necklace | Emerald Necklace | Diamond Floral Necklace]
The Birth of Infanta Maria Antónia, Duchess of Parma in 1862
The Chinese State Visit to Spain in 2018
The Belgian State Visit to the Netherlands in 2016
The Spanish State Visit to Portugal in 2016
Duke of Westminster’s Memorial Service in 2016
Princess Grace at the Palace of Versailles in 1973
Albanian Independence Day in 1938
Queen Elisabeth’s Cartier Tiara
Queen Sonja of Norway joined Princess Benedikte and Count Nikolai of Monpezat as they supported Queen Margrethe II of Denmark at the premiere of the Christmas ballet ‘The Snow Queen’ at the Tivoli Concert Hall in Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen on November 27th.
Royalty from Britain, Greece, Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Morocco and the Middle East joined the extended Spanish Royal Family in Madrid on this day in 1975, 50 years ago, to celebrate the solemn Enthronement Mass of King Juan Carlos I of Spain, who had been proclaimed king following the death of dictator Francisco Franco.
The Norwegian Royal Family held a magnificent Ball at the Royal Palace of Oslo on this day in 2005, 20 years ago, marking the end of a long year of celebrations for the Norwegian Centenary, which included State Visits to Britain, Denmark, and to and from Sweden.
The 68th Birthday of Caroline Kennedy
[Diamond Sunburst Brooch | Diamond Clips | Diamond Earrings]
The Birth of Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck in 1833
[Teck Crescent Tiara | Teck Ears of Wheat Tiara | Teck Diamond Hoop Necklace | Cambridge Emerald Parure | Cambridge Pearl Pendant Brooch | Teck Sapphire Stomacher | Duchess of Gloucester’s Pendant Earrings | The Jewels of Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck]
Prince Harry engaged to Meghan Markle in 2017
[Engagement Interview | Engagement Ring]
Luxembourg State Visit to Japan in 2017
Prince Harry in St Vincent in 2016
The Norwegian Centenary Ball at the Royal Palace of Oslo in 2005
Chinese State Visit to Spain in 1984
The Enthronement of King Juan Carlos of Spain in 1975
Thanksgiving Dinner in London in 1958
The Queen at British Museum in 1957
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain are hosting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke Büdenbender on a State Visit to Spain to strengthen political, economic, and diplomatic ties, from November 26th to the 28th, following the Spanish State Visit to Germany in 2022.
Today markers the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Alice Habsburg, Princess of Altenburg, who passed away on this day in 1985, 40 years ago! The Swedish Aristocrat who married a Polish Count and later an Archduke of Austria-Teschen, the Princess was the last wearer of Empress Marie Louise’s magnificent Emerald Tiara and Parure!
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from Denmark and Britain to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King Haakon VII of Norway in Oslo on this day in 1930, 95 years ago, marking the 25th Anniversary of his Succession to an independent Norwegian Throne!
The Death of Alice Habsburg, Princess of Altenburg in 1985
[Empress Marie Louise’s Emerald Tiara]
The 57th Birthday of Eugenia Martínez de Irujo, 12th Duchess of Montoro
[Duchess of Alba’s Pearl Tiara]
The Birth of Queen Maud of Norway in 1869
[Queen Alexandra’s Diamond Circlet | Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Vifte Tiara | Queen Alexandra’s Turquoise Circlet | Diamond Chandelier Earrings | Seed Pearl Choker | Diamond and Pearl Brooch | Drapers’ Company Brooch | Aquamarine Brooch | Diamond Brooch | Pearl Bow Brooch | The Jewels of Queen Maud of Norway]
The Birth of Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia in 1847
[Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Pearl Wave Tiara | Pearl Drop Tiara | Maria Feodorovna’s Sapphire Bandeau | Pearl Brooch | Sapphire Choker | Pearl Earrings | Russian Sapphire Cluster Brooch | Sapphire and Pearl Brooch | Sapphire Brooch | Diamond Pendant]
The Wedding of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Princess Alix of Hesse in 1894
Thanksgiving Dinner in London in 1958
The Battle of Balaclava Centenary Ball in 1954
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with Dame Barbara Cartland’s Diamond and Pearl Necklace and Jewels from a Lady of Title are going on Auction at the Sotheby’s ‘Fine Jewelry’ Sale in London this week!
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe celebrated the Wedding of the Prince of Leiningen and Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna of Russia at the Kyrill Palace in Coburg on this day in 1925, 100 years ago!
