Royal Company of Archers Ball in Edinburgh, 1966
Princess Diana’s Aquamarine Ring
Next week 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 days leading up to this anniversary, we are featuring a few more pieces from the late Princess’ collection, continuing with her Aquamarine Ring!
Grenadier Guards Tercentenary, 1956
Wedding of Princess Flaminia of Hohenzollern and Baron Károly von Stipsicz de Ternova
Princess Diana’s Amethyst Suite
Next week 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 next few days leading up to this anniversary, we are featuring a few more pieces from the late Princess’ collection, beginning with her Amethyst Suite:
Ball at Woburn Abbey, 1957
French State Banquet at the Royal Palace of Madrid, 1982
Four years after receiving the French president Valery Giscard, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia welcomed President François Mitterrand on a State Visit to Spain from the 22nd to the 24th of June 1982. Beginning with an Official Welcome, other events during President François Mitterrand’s State Visit included a State Banquet at the Royal Palace of Madrid where both the King and the President gave speeches, a Private Lunch at the Zarzuela Palace, a Visit to Museo del Prado, and a Return Banquet offered by the President at the French Embassy. This visit was marked by political tension between both countries due the lack of broad cooperation in the fight against Basque terrorism and France’s reluctance on welcoming Spain into the European Economic Community.
Secrets of Royal Travel
The British Royal Family is the most well-travelled in history, and the ‘Secrets of Royal Travel’ series tells the inside story of the monarchy on the move, taking us inside some of the most famous and yet secretive transport in the world. Pack your bags for a rare inside look at the monarchy’s luxurious private planes and trains. Climb on board the “palace on wheels” and take to the skies for the five-star opulence of the Queen’s Flight.
‘Prince Philip: A Celebration’ at Windsor Castle
King Juan Carlos’ Name Day Celebrations
The “name days” are a Christian tradition celebrated in some European societies (mostly Catholic and Orthodox) that consists on commemorating the feast day of the saint that one was named after. King Juan Carlos of Spain celebrated his name day on the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, June 24th, and one year after he was proclaimed King in 1975, he started celebrating his “Onomástica del Rey” with full pageantry. Continue reading
Audience at Buckingham Palace
Duchess Marie-Caroline in Bavaria, Duchess of Württemberg
Wedding of Hereditary Prince Bernhard of Baden, 2001
Hesse Star Tiara
Today marks the 110th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Cecilie, Grand Duchess of Hesse, who was born on this day in 1911! The Duke of Edinburgh’s sister who married the Hereditary Grand Duke of Hesse and died in a tragic plane crash, Princess Cecilie possessed some splendid jewels, the most prominent of which was the Hesse Strawberry Leaf Tiara, but today we are revealing exclusive information about the spectacular Hesse Star Tiara!
Queen Maria of Yugoslavia’s Gold Cross Tiara
Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Maria of Yugoslavia, who died on this day in 1961! The Romanian Princess who married the first Yugoslavia King that was assassinated and later became the mother of the last King of Yugoslavia before spending decades in exile in the United Kingdom, Queen Maria lived a fascinating life, and possessed an intriguing jewellery collection, the most striking piece from which was her Gold Cross Tiara!
Dutch State Visit to Luxembourg, 1951
Duke of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Sandringham Half-Marathon
Wedding of the Marquess of Tavistock, 1961
Gloucester Diamond Necklace Tiara
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Gloucester, who turns 75 today! The wife of the Queen’s cousin, the Duchess has been a hardworking member of the Royal Family for almost 50 years, and possesses an enormous collection of heirloom jewellery, bigger than some main royal collections, which includes the splendid Gloucester Diamond Necklace Tiara!
Royal Ascot 2021 | Day 5
The British Royal Family attended the fifth and final day of races at the Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire on June 18th. Royal Ascot is a permanent fixture on the British Royal Family’s June calendar. The Queen has attended all five days of the horse-racing event since 1953, but was present for the first time this year, after not attending for the second year ever (after last year).