The Royal Watcher

Le Bal des Débutantes in 2022

Thanksgiving Dinner in London in 1958

The Battle of Balaclava Centenary Ball in 1954

The Queen in Jamaica in 1953

King Haakon VII’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations in 1930

Queen Alexandra’s Diamond Circlet

Sotheby’s Fine Jewelry | 28 November 2025

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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!

Wedding of the Prince of Leiningen and Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna of Russia

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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!

Today in Royal History | November 25

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The Death of The Hon. Margaret Rhodes in 2016

The Death of Archduchess Maria Immaculata of Austria-Tuscany, Duchess of Württemberg in 1968

[Württemberg Ruby Tiara | Imperial and Royal Collection on Auction at Sotheby’s]

The Birth of Princess Victoria Melita | Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna in 1876

Wedding

The Wedding of the Prince of Leiningen and Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna of Russia in 1925

Prince Harry in St Lucia in 2016

The British State Visit to Abu Dhabi and Oman in 2010

The Anglo-Spanish Society Ball in London in 1987

The Queen in Sierra Leone in 1961

The Engagement of the Shah of Iran and Farah Diba in 1959

The Royal Command Film Performance of ‘The Bishop’s Wife’ in 1947

King Haakon VII’s Silver Jubilee in 1930

Cartier Sapphire Necklace

Princess of Battenberg’s Diamond Corsage

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Today marks the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of the Princess of Battenberg, who was born on this day in 1825! The Polish Countess who married a Hessian Prince and became the ancestor of Sovereigns around Europe, the Princess had some striking jewels, which included this Diamond Corsage!

Princess Bejaratana’s Ruby Necklace

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Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda of Thailand, who was born on this day in 1925! The only child of the Thai King who died hours after her birth, the Princess possessed some stunning jewels, from which we are featuring her Ruby Necklace today!

Today in Royal History | November 24

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The Death of Princess Sophie of Greece and Hanover in 2001

The 69th Birthday of the Duke of Marlborough

The Death of Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia in 1960

[Imperial Diamond Necklace]

The Birth of Princess Bejaratana of Thailand in 1925

[Thai Diamond Fringe Tiara | Queen Sirikit’s Thai Tiara | Emerald Suite | Ruby Necklace]

The Birth of Queen Soraya Tarzi of Afghanistan in 1899

[Diamond Star Tiara]

The Death of the Princess of Battenberg in 1825

[Diamond Corsage]

The Swiss State Visit to Belgium in 2022

The Spanish State Visit to Sweden in 2021

Royal Family at Rifles Regiment Awards Dinner in 2021

Royal Variety Performance in 2017

Prince Harry in St Kitts and Nevis in 2016

Queen’s ‘Annus Horribilis’ Speech in 1992

The Funeral of the Hesse Royal Family in 1937

Queen Soraya Tarzi ‘s Diamond Star Tiara

Emerald Laurel Wreath Tiara

Queen Elisabeth of Belgium’s Cartier Diamond Tiara

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Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Elisabeth of Belgium, who passed away on this day in 1965! The Bavarian Duchess who became the popular Queen, Queen Mother, and Queen Grandmother of Belgium, today we are featuring Queen Elisabeth of Belgium’s iconic Cartier Diamond Tiara!

Today in Royal History | November 23

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The 52nd Birthday of the Duchess of Calabria

[Bourbon-Two Sicilies Diamond Button Tiara | Habsburg Diamond Button Tiara | Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family]

The Death of Queen Elisabeth of Belgium in 1965

[Cartier Diamond Tiara | Art Deco Diamond Tiara | Diamond Bandeau | Pearl and Diamond Leaf Brooch | Empress Carlota’s Diamond Stomacher]

The 76th Birthday of Princess Isabelle of Liechtenstein

[Habsburg Fringe Tiara]

Wedding

The Wedding of Princess Tessa of Baviera and Don Alfonso Márquez Patiño, Marques de Castro in 1963

The Wedding of Princess Dagmar of Denmark in 1922

Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at Guildhall Banquet in 2022

The Princes and the Press

Peter Stuyvesant Ball in 2019

The Danish State Visit to Ghana in 2017

Banquet at the Royal Palace of Stockholm in 1989

The Funeral of Prince Franz Joseph II of Liechtenstein in 1989

The Spanish State Visit to Nepal in 1986

The Belgian State Visit to Iran in 1964

Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko in Ethiopia in 1960

Royal Lunch at El Pardo Palace

November 22, 2025November 24, 2025 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Royal Relatives joined the extended Spanish Royal Family for a Lunch at the Palace of El Pardo in Madrid on November 22nd, to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Spanish Monarchy upon the Accession of King Juan Carlos of Spain, which comes following Queen Sofia being awarded Order of the Golden Fleece.

Christie’s London Jewels | 25 November 2025

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There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with the magnificent collection of the Wimborne Family and a Tiara from a Nobleman among the Royal and Noble Jewels going on Auction in the Christie’s London Jewels Sale next week.

Accession of King Juan Carlos of Spain

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Two days after the death of Dictator Francisco Franco, King Juan Carlos of Spain was sworn-in in front of the Cortes Generales in Madrid on this day in 1975, 50 years ago, marking the restoration of the Monarchy after over four decades and the beginning of Spain’s transition to Democracy.

Today in Royal History | November 22

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The Death of Infanta Beatriz, Princess of Civitella-Cesi in 2002

[Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Aquamarine Parure | Diamond and Pearl Daisy Tiara | Queen Victoria’s Sunray Fringe Tiara | Bulgari Diamond Necklace]

The 59th Birthday of the Duchess of Braganza

The 76th Birthday of Countess Gunilla von Bismarck

The 82nd Birthday of the 7th Fürst Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn

The South African State Visit to Britain in 2022

The Accession of King Juan Carlos of Spain in 1975

Princess Margaret in Paris in 1951

The Dutch State Visit to Britain in 1950

Concert at Austrian Legation in London in 1935

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Aquamarine Parure

Queen Sofia awarded Order of the Golden Fleece

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Queen Sofia of Spain has been awarded the Collar of the illustrious Order of the Golden Fleece by King Felipe VI in a Ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid on November 21st, marking the 50th Anniversary of the restoration of the Spanish Monarchy.

Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille Tiara

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Yesterday was the Birthday of Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Countess Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille, who turned 55! The accomplished niece of Queen Margrethe and Queen Anne Marie who married and divorced an illustrious German Count before marrying a prominent Danish Count, Princess Alexandra has worn several Royal Heirlooms but nowadays she wears the Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille Tiara!

Order of the Golden Fleece

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The prestigious Order of the Golden Fleece is one of the most illustrious Orders of Chivalry in History, which will be awarded to a Queen Consort for the first time in its 600-year history today when it will be presented to Queen Sofia in a ceremony marking over five decades of service to the Spanish Crown and People!

Today in Royal History | November 21

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The Death of Emperor Franz Josef of Austria in 1916

The Birth of Victoria, Empress Frederich in 1840

[Shell Tiara | Pearl Corsage Brooch | Pearl Earrings]

King Felipe VI of Spain in London in 2022

Queen Mathilde receives Bambi Award in 2019

Singapore State Visit to The Netherlands in 2018

Prince Harry in Antigua & Barbuda in 2016

Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2006

Banquet at the Royal Palace of Stockholm in 1993

The Spanish State Visit to Thailand in 1987

Queen in West Africa in 1961

Queen opens Baltic Exchange Extension in 1956

The Ethiopian State Visit to Denmark in 1954

Princess Margaret in Paris in 1951

Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Gift Tiara

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 ~ Saad719 ~ 1 Comment

Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom, who passed away on this day in 1925! The Danish Princess who was the longest-serving Princess of Wales and then a trendsetting Queen Consort, one of her most iconic jewels was her spectacular Wedding Gift Tiara and Parure!