Wedding of Prince Manuel of Bavaria and Princess Anna of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, 2005
Happy Birthday to Queen Azizah of Malaysia, the XVI Raja Permaisuri Agong and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, who turns 60 today! The beloved Johor Princess who became the inspirational Tengku Ampuan of Pahang and is now the Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen) of the world’s only rotational Monarchy, Queen Azizah, who we met in London earlier this year, has a splendid jewellery collection, which includes the magnificent emblematic Pahang State Tiara!
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, who was born on this day in 1900. To mark the day, we will be taking a look at the many birthday celebrations of the Royal Matriarch who lived to see 101 Birthdays!
Today marks the Anniversary of the birth of Princess Ingeborg of Sweden and Denmark, who was the mother of Queen Astrid of Belgium, Crown Princess Martha of Norway, and Princess Margaretha of Denmark and is the grandmother and great-grandmother of King Harald V of Norway, King Philippe of Belgium, and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg. To mark her birthday, we are taking a look at her magnificent Pearl Brooch- Continue reading
Today marks the Centenary of the Birth of Lady Brigid Guinness, later Princess Frederick of Prussia, who was born on this day in 1920. To mark the Anniversary, we are featuring her exquisite Tiara, which is still worn by her descendents, and which we have termed the Von Preussen Tiara.
Today marks the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Mary, Duchess of Devonshire, who was born on this day in 1895! The illustrious and accomplished aristocrat who was the Queen’s first Mistress of the Robes, since we have already featured the magnificent Devonshire Tiaras, to mark the anniversary today, we are taking a look at her versatile Cartier Opal Necklace Tiara!
Christie’s is auctioning a variety of notable lots in their Important Jewels Sale in London this week, not least some of the best pieces from the collection of Gloria, Dowager Countess Bathurst, part of whose collection was auctioned last week.