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
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!
