The Wedding of Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium and Princess Astrid of Sweden in 1926
The Dutch State Visit to Norway in 2021
The Danish State Visit to Germany in 2021
Queen’s Awards for Enterprise Reception at Windsor Castle in 2021
Emperor Naruhito’s Enthronement Parade in 2019
Royal Variety Performance in 1975
The Royal Variety Performance in 1969
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium and Princess Astrid of Sweden in 1926
The Royal Family attended the annual Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London on Remembrance Sunday, November 9th, honouring those who have lost their lives in conflict, following the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall last night.
Today marks the 45th Anniversary of the Death of Gloria Guinness, who passed away on this day in 1980! The Maharaja of Nawanagar commissioned this magnificent Cartier Ruby Necklace in 1937, which was worn by socialite Gloria Guinness to Truman Capote’s legendary Black and White Ball and now belongs to the Qatar Royal Family’s Al-Thani Collection
After a ten day Tour of Australia, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited Washington DC and Miami on their four-day visit to the United States of America on this day in 1985, 40 years ago!
The British Royal Family join King Charles III and Queen Camilla to attend the annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London on the evening of November 8th, on the eve of the annual Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph.
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with the Jewels of Gladys Vanderbilt, Countess Széchenyi among the spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels going on Auction at Phillips in Geneva next week!
Happy 60th Anniversary to the Prince and Princess of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg! Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives celebrated the Wedding of the Hereditary Prince of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg and Princess Anastasia of Prussia at the St. Markus Church in Erbach on this day in 1965, 60 years ago.
The Death of Lady Moyra Campbell in 2020
The 22nd Birthday of Lady Louise Windsor
The Birth of Lady Ursula d’Abo in 1916
The Birth of Emanuela de Dampierre, Duchess of Segovia in 1913
[Queen Maria Cristina’s Sapphire Necklace | Queen Maria Cristina’s Floral Tiara]
The Death of Queen Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo of Spain, Duchess of Aosta in 1876
[Duchess of Aosta’s Musy Pearl Tiara]
The Birth of Queen Désirée of Sweden in 1777
[Danish Ruby Parure | Ears of Wheat Tiara | Lava Parure]
The Wedding of the Prince of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg and Princess Anastasia of Prussia in 1965
Rikkoshi no Reimei Ceremony at the Imperial Palace of Tokyo in 2020
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary in Rome in 2018
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in India in 2017
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway in Canada in 2016 | Day 2
Prince and Princess of Wales in Hong Kong in 1989
King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit’s Tour of Europe in 1960
Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Ingrid of Denmark, who died on this day in 2000! The Swedish Princess became the Danish Queen and the mother of Queen Margrethe, Princess Benedikte, and Queen Anne Marie of Greece, to mark the occasion, we are featuring her trademark Danish Ruby Parure!
The Death of Queen Ingrid of Denmark in 2000
[Danish Ruby Parure | Khedive of Egypt Tiara | Floral Aigrette Tiara | Pearl Poiré Tiara | Danish Emerald Parure | Queen Sofia’s Pearl and Star Tiara | Turquoise Parure | Daisy Brooch | Diamond Stars | Diamond Pendant | Diamond Brooches | Diamond Fan Earrings | Sapphire Brooch | Ruby Bow Brooch | Diamond Earrings | Diamond Parure]
The Birth of Queen Aishwarya of Nepal in 1949
[The Nepalese Diamond Tiara | Nepalese Emerald Tiara]
Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg engaged to Nicolas Bagory in 2022
The Belgian State Visit to India in 2017
Outward Bound Dinner at Princely Palace of Monaco in 2017
The Dutch State Visit to New Zealand in 2016
Norwegian Independence Centenary Gala in Copenhagen in 2005
Royal Variety Performance in 1955
After the tragic theft of the French Crown Jewels last month, Archduke Karl von Habsburg, the Head of the House of Habsburg, has revealed that the legendary Florentine Diamond and fifteen other historic Jewels of the House of Habsburg long thought sold, stolen or lost have been hidden for decades in a Bank Vault in Canada, since Empress Zita found refuge there during the Second World War.
The British Royal Family celebrated the Wedding of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott in the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace on this day in 1935, 90 years ago, just weeks after the death of her father and weeks before the death of his father!
The 31st Birthday of Princess Anisha of Brunei
The Death of Princess Charlotte of Wales in 1817
The Wedding of Lady Tamara Grosvenor in 2004
The Wedding of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott in 1935
The Wedding of Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg and Princess Felix of Bourbon-Parma in 1919
The Slovenia State Visit to Norway in 2019
The Israeli State Visit to Spain in 2017
The Coronation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan in 2008
The Engagement of Crown Prince Felipe of Spain in 2003
[Queen Letizia’s Engagement Suite]
The Jordanian State Visit to Britain in 2001
The Christening of Prince Nikolai of Denmark in 1999
The Thai State Visit to Spain in 1960
The Queen at Lloyds of London in 1952
Today marks the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Viggo of Denmark, who was born on this day in 1895! The wealthy American Heiress for whom a Danish Prince gave up his place in the line of succession, and who became a beloved philanthropist, Princess Viggo possessed some spectacular Jewels, including this striking Moonstone Tiara!
The Birth of Princess Fawzia of Egypt in 1921
[Van Cleef & Arpels Tiara | Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings]
The Birth of Princess Viggo of Denmark in 1895
[Garnet Kokoshnik Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Diamond Spike Tiara | Moonstone Tiara | Sapphire Parure | Ruby and Diamond Necklace]
The Birth of Grand Duchess Hilda of Baden in 1864
[Diamond Tiara | Diamond Floral Tiara | Baden Emerald Necklace]
The Wedding of the Duke of Apulia and Princess Anne of Orléans in 1927
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Ghana in 2018
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Oman in 2016
The Funeral of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester in 2004
The Royal Film Premiere of ‘The Madwoman of Chaillot’ in 1969
The British State Visit to Brazil in 1968
The Brunei State Visit to Britain in 1992
The Royal Film Performance of ‘Where No Vultures Fly’ in 1951
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain are hosting Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman on a State Visit to Spain to strengthen political, economic, and diplomatic ties, from November 3rd to the 5th. The State Visit had been postponed earlier the year due to the death of the Sultan’s mother-in-law.
When Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott married Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester in 1935, she received two Tiaras from Queen Mary, two Tiaras and several Jewels from the groom, and two Parures from King George V among a thousand wedding gifts, many of which were displayed at St. James’s Palace 90 years ago.
The Birth of Princess Helen of Serbia, Princess Elena Petrovna of Russia in 1884
The Civil Wedding of Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium and Princess Astrid of Sweden in 1926
King Felipe and Queen Letizia at 175th Anniversary of Círculo del Liceo in Barcelona in 2022
COP27 Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2022
Gala Concert at Copenhagen Concert Hall in 2017
The State Opening of Parliament in 1981
The Ethiopian State Visit to The Netherlands in 1954
King Paul and Queen Frederica in America in 1953
The State Opening of Parliament in 1952
The Funeral of Prince Carl of Sweden in 1951
The Royal Variety Performance in 1947
The Duke and Duchess of York at Claridge’s Hotel in 1936
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with Two Tiaras and four Brooches and Pendants from the collection of the late 3rd Countess of Stradbroke are on Auction at Christie’s in Geneva next week!
