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!
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
[Emerald Tiara | Strawberry Leaf Tiara | Greek Key Tiara | Cartier Sapphire Necklace | Diamond Necklace | English Rose Brooch]
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
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!
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!
The Death of Princess Sophie of Greece and Hanover in 2001
[Emerald Laurel Wreath Tiara | Hesse Emerald Tiara | Hesse Amethyst Tiara | Hesse Fleur-de-Lys Tiara | Hesse Emerald Brooch | Hesse Emerald Cross | Köchert Diamond Devant-de-Corsage]
The 69th Birthday of the Duke of Marlborough
The Death of Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia in 1960
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
The Death of the Princess of Battenberg in 1825
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
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!
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
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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
[Queen Amélie’s Diamond Tiara | Diamond Bandeau Tiara | Diamond Choker Tiara | Floral Necklace Tiara | Moroccan Diamond Suite | The Portuguese Royal Tiaras]
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
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.
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!
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!
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 opens Baltic Exchange Extension in 1956
The Ethiopian State Visit to Denmark in 1954
