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
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!
The Dutch Royal Family and Foreign Royal Guests celebrated the Wedding of the Prince Carlos, Duke of Parma and Annemarie Gualthérie van Weezel at La Cambre Abbey in Brussels on this day in 2010, 15 years ago, following a Civil Ceremony in Wijk bij Duurstede.
The Death of the Duchess of Alba in 2014
[Alba Ducal Coronet | Empress Eugénie’s Pearl Tiara | Duchess of Alba’s Tiaras]
[Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille Tiara | Khedive of Egypt Tiara | Queen Sophia’s Star and Pearl Tiara | Diamond Floral Tiara | Baden Palmette Tiara | Turquoise Bandeau | Princess Thyra’s Sapphire Brooch]
The Death of Alice, Lady Lowther in 1939
The Death of Queen Maud of Norway in 1938
[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 Death of Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom in 1925
[Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Gift Tiara | Amethyst Tiara | Diamond Circlet | Turquoise Circlet | Diamond Chandelier Earrings | Diamond Rivière | Diamond Link Choker | Diamond and Pearl Brooch | Queen Alexandra’s Collier Resille | Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Chain]
The Birth of Archduke Otto von Habsburg in 1912
The Birth of Queen Margherita of Italy in 1851
[Queen Margherita’s Musy Tiara | Diamond Wreath Tiara | Savoy Knot Tiara | Savoy Crown Diamond Necklace | Pink Diamond Stomacher]
The Wedding of the Duke of Parma in 2010
The Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip of Greece, the Duke of Edinburgh in 1947
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s 73rd Anniversary in 2020
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s 70th Anniversary Dinner in 2017
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s Diamond Wedding Anniversary in 2007
Archduke Otto’s 90th Birthday Gala in 2002
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1997
The Fire at Windsor Castle in 1992
[Windsor Restored: After the Fire]
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Wedding Anniversary in 1972
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester in Ethiopia in 1958
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark in 1947
Princess Caroline and her children join Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco for the National Day Gala at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, marking the end of Monaco National Day Celebrations!
The Prince and Princess of Wales are attending the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London on November 19th. The Performance is in aid of the Royal Variety Charity, which helps entertainers throughout the UK, who need help and assistance as a result of old age, ill-health, or hard times.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco were joined by members of the extended Monegasque Princely Family for the annual National Day Celebrations in Monte Carlo on November 19th. National Day, also known as The Sovereign Prince’s Day, is held on the day of St. Rainier, the namesake saint of Prince Rainier III. Today is also the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of Prince Albert II.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are hosting Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg on their Introductory Visit to The Netherlands on October 24th, just a few weeks after the Accession of Grand Duke Guillaume V of Luxembourg last month and following visits to Belgium and Germany.
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are on a State Visit to Canada from November 18-20, at the invitation of Governor General Mary Simon, to develop and strengthen the relationship between the two countries following the Canadian State Visit to Sweden in 2017, and the previous Swedish State Visits in 1988 and 2006. The King’s great-grandfather, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, was the 10th Governor General of Canada between 1911 and 1916.
Today marks the 135th Anniversary of the Death of Hannah de Rothschild, Countess of Rosebery, who passed away on this day in 1890! The legendary Rothschild Heiress said to be the richest women in England received this magnificent Diamond Tiara when she married the 5th Earl of Rosebery, which continues to be worn by the current Countess of Rosebery!
Royal Guests from Sweden, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Britain, Denmark and Italy joined the Princely Family to celebrate the Enthronement of Prince Albert II of Monaco in Monte Carlo on this day in 2005 20 years ago, who had succeeded in April of that year, after the 56-year reign of his father, Prince Rainier III.
The 42nd Birthday of Count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
The 48th Birthday of Lady Davina Windsor
The Birth of Princess Mafalda of Savoy, Landgravine of Hesse in 1902
[Hesse Ears of Wheat Tiara | Hesse Amethyst Tiara]
The Death of Hannah, Countess of Rosebery in 1890
[Rosebery Tiara | Countess of Rosebery’s Tiaras]
The French State Visit to Belgium in 2018
Royal Variety Performance in 2018
The Enthronement of Prince Albert II of Monaco in 2005
Royal Guests at the Enthronement of Prince Albert II of Monaco in 2005
The Prince and Princess of Wales’ Middle Eastern Tour in 1986
The Nepalese State Visit to Britain in 1980
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Wedding Anniversary in 1972
Charity Gala in London in 1970
The Spanish State Visit to the Vatican in 1923
Monaco National Day
[2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022]
The Royal Variety Performance
[Royal Variety Performance in 1935 | 1938 | 1946 | 1947 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1954 | 1964 | 1966 | 1969 | 1971 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019]
Royal Guests at the Enthronement of Prince Albert II of Monaco in 2005
The Royal Family held the annual Diplomatic Reception at Windsor Castle on the evening of November 19th, which is held a few weeks earlier than usual due to the German State Visit next month.
Three Kings and Five Queens led the Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe at the magnificent Wedding of Prince Joachim of Denmark and Alexandra Manley at Frederiksborg Castle on this day in 1995, 30 years ago, following a Ball at Fredensborg Palace.
The Death of Princess Buppha Devi of Cambodia in 2019
The Birth of Sultan Qaboos of Oman in 1940
The Wedding of Prince Joachim of Denmark and Alexandra Manley in 1995
The Wedding of Archduke Felix of Austria and Princess Anna-Eugénie of Arenberg in 1952
Netherland-America Foundation Ball in 2022
Royal Variety Performance in 2021
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Jordan in 2021
Royal Variety Performance in 2019
Spanish Opening of Parliament in 2016
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s Diamond Wedding Anniversary in 2007
The Entente Cordiale Centenary Banquet at Windsor Castle in 2004
The Royal Variety Performance in 1957
Princess Elizabeth’s Tour of Canada in 1951
The Royal Film Performance of ‘The Forsyte Saga’ in 1949
The Wedding Ball of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark in 1947
King Haakon VII’s Silver Jubilee in 1930
The Accession of King Haakon VII of Norway in 1905
The Funeral of Tsar Alexander III of Russia in 1894
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Royal Guests at the Wedding of Prince Joachim of Denmark in 1995
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Astrid of Belgium, who died in a tragic car crash on this day in 1935! The Swedish Princess who became the beloved Belgian Queen and tragically passed away in a car crash, Queen Astrid had some spectacular jewels including this Emerald and Diamond Choker!
