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.
Christie’s is auctioning the collection of the late Dowager Countess Bathurst in the magnificent ‘Gloria: Property from the late Dowager Countess Bathurst’ Sale in London today, which features a plethora of glittering Hierlooms among the lots, which are being sold by the two friends the late Countess left her Estate to, not her stepson, the current Earl Bathurst. We are featuring all the Jewels being auctioned today and next week.
The Belgian Royal Family celebrated National Day 2020 with a series of events on July 21st. The day commemorates July 21st, 1831 in which Prince Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha swore allegiance to the new Belgian constitution, thus becoming the first Head of State of an independent state of Belgium under a constitutional monarchy and parliament. The day also marks the Anniversary of King Philippe’s Accession. Continue reading
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of Duke Carl of Württemberg and Princess Diane of Orléans at Schloss Altshausen on this day in 1960, 65 years ago, following a Ball at Schloss Altshausen.
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe for a Ball to celebrate the Wedding of Duke Carl of Württemberg and Princess Diane of Orléans at Schloss Altshausen on this day in 1960, 65 years ago, on the eve of the Wedding Ceremony.
Princess Beatrix wore a well-known heirloom for her Wedding to Count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at Windsor yesterday, and while we have covered the piece before, we thought it the perfect time to have an in-depth article on Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara. Click HERE to learn about Princess Beatrice’s Wedding.
