In ‘Cooking for the Crown’, celebrity chef Christian Bauer travels around the globe to interview and prepare specific home-cooked dishes for the Royal Families of Balasinor, Cambodia, Bali, Solo, Rajpipla, Maori, Nagoya, and Japan, taking them down memory lane and learning their history with food, culture, and family, before introducing his own take on their renowned cuisine.
Queen Komal of Nepal
Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie’s Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, who turns 37 today! The Belgian Countess who is set to be the Consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, she has access to an enormous collection of jewels, but today’s piece is a part of her personal jewellery box!
Duchess of Albany’s Diamond Star
Today marks the 160th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Helena, Duchess of Albany, who was born on this day in 1861. The Waldeck and Pyrmont Princess who was married to Queen Victoria’s youngest son, the Duchess possessed some lovely jewels, most of which are with her descendents, like today’s Diamond Star! Continue reading
Grand Duchess Josephine Charlotte’s Floral Diamond Necklace
Happy Birthday to Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg, who turns 30 today! The only daughter of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Princess Alexandra has worn a plethora of important Heirloom Jewels, including today’s piece: Grand Duchess Josephine Charlotte’s Floral Diamond Necklace!
Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara
Today marks the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Hedwige of Bourbon-Parma, who was born on this day in 1896! The French Aristocrat married into the illustrious Bourbon-Parma Family, Princess Hedwige attended a plethora of glittering royal events, wearing what has become one of the most iconic Bourbon-Parma Jewels: The Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara.
Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting a daughter
Grand Duchess Maria Theresa’s Wedding Earrings
Happy 40th Anniversary to Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, who got married on this day in 1981! The Consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, the Grand Duchess has access to an enormous collection of heirloom jewels, but to mark the Anniversary, we are featuring a very personal and sentimental piece- Grand Duchess Maria Theresa’s Wedding Earrings!
Castel Duino Sapphire Necklace
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Eugenie of Greece, who died on this day in 1989! The Greek Princess, cousin of many prominent royals, who was married first to a Radziwiłł Prince and then to a German-Italian Prince, the Princess had many jewels, and after featuring her Diamond Tiara and the Radziwiłł Tiara, to mark the anniversary today, we are featuring the magnificent Castel Duino Sapphire Necklace!
Queen Maud’s Pearl Bow Brooch
Happy Birthday to Princess Astrid of Norway, who turns 89 today! The middle child and second daughter of King Olav V of Norway and Princess Martha of Sweden, elder sister of King Harald, who served as ‘First Lady’ for her grandfather and father, the Princess has an illustrious jewellery collection, which includes today’s Pearl Bow Brooch! Continue reading
The Most Educated Royals in the Modern UK History
A Guest Post
After getting some desirable academic qualifications, people become members of the royal family. Such members recognize and participate in events such as major celebrations and opening new buildings.
Royals in the UK have attended popular institutions such as the Eton College, Cambridge University, and the like. Some attend royal military colleges instead of a University or even qualify to move to the next level before their peers. This post highlights some of the most educated royals in modern UK history. Continue reading
Lucy Worsley’s Royal Photo Album
Prince Charles and Princess Anne in Kenya, 1971
Princess Margaret’s Emerald Earrings
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Margaret, the Queen’s late sister, who died on this day in 2002! As one of the leading members of the Royal Family for her entire life, the late Princess had a magnificent jewelry collection, which included today’s Emerald Earrings!
Grand Duchess Hilda’s Diamond Floral Tiara
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Hilda, who died on this day in 1952! The daughter of Grand Duke Adolphe of Luxembourg and Princess Adelheid-Marie of Anhalt-Dessau, Princess Hilda became the last Grand Duchess of Baden. To mark the Anniversary, we are featuring her magnificent Diamond Floral Tiara!
Gladys, Duchess of Marlborough
State Opening of Parliament, 1911
Queen Frederica’s Bow Brooch
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Frederica of Greece, who died on this day in 1981! The Hanoverian Princess who became the Greek Queen and the mother of King Constantine II of Greece and Queen Sofia of Spain, she wore a plethora of Royal Heirlooms, including this magnificent Diamond Bow Brooch!
Queen Mary of Denmark’s Ole Lynggaard Brooch
Happy Birthday to Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, who turns 49 today! The Australian commoner who is set to be the future Queen of Denmark, she has a variety of heirloom jewels at her disposal, but Crown Princess Mary also has a varied collection of contemporary jewels, including today’s striking Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Hairpiece/Brooch! Continue reading
Royal Visit to HMS Brazen, 1986
