Today in Royal History | November 7

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!

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Today in Royal History | November 5

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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

The Birth of Grand Duchess Hilda of Baden in 1864

[Diamond Tiara | Diamond Floral Tiara | Baden Emerald Necklace]

Wedding

The Wedding of the Duke of Apulia and Princess Anne of Orléans in 1927

Royal Events OTD

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

The Royal Variety Performance in 1946

Royal Events Today

Oman State Visit to Spain

November 4, 2025November 26, 2025 ~ Saad719 ~ 1 Comment

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.

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Wedding Gifts of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott

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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.

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Today in Royal History | November 4

November 4, 2025November 3, 2025 ~ Saad719 ~ 2 Comments

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The Birth of Princess Helen of Serbia, Princess Elena Petrovna of Russia in 1884

[Diamond Flower Tiara]

Wedding

The Civil Wedding of Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium and Princess Astrid of Sweden in 1926

Royal Events OTD

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

South African State Opening of Parliament in 1910

Royal Events Today

Jewels of the Countess of Stradbroke on Auction

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

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!

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Today in Royal History | November 3

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The Birth of King Peter II of Yugoslavia in 1970

The 63rd Birthday of David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon

The Death of Marjorie Paget, Marchioness of Anglesey in 1946

[Anglesey Tiara | Anglesey Diamond Négligé]

The Birth of King Leopold III of Belgium in 1901

The Birth of Eileen, Duchess of Sutherland in 1891

[Belle Epoque Diamond Tiara | Sutherland Diamond Rivière | Diamond and Pearl Earrings]

Wedding

The Wedding of Lady Joanna Knatchbull and Baron Hubert du Breuil in 1984

The Wedding of Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden and Lady Louise Mountbatten in 1923

[Wedding Gifts]

Royal Events OTD

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene at Princess Grace Awards in 2022

Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Malaysia in 2017

The Duchess of Cambridge at A Street Cat named Bob Premiere in 2016

The Prince and Princess of Wales in South Korea in 1992

The Queen Mother in New York City in 1954

The State Opening of Parliament in 1953

The Royal Variety Performance in 1952

American-Scandinavian Foundation 40th Anniversary Dinner in 1950

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Queen Sofia’s Diamond Foliage Necklace

November 2, 2025November 3, 2025 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Happy Birthday to Queen Sofia of Spain, who celebrates her 87th birthday today! Hailing from an extraordinary lineage that unites most of Europe’s royal dynasties, Queen Sofia became the first Queen Consort of Spain’s restored monarchy and remains one of the most admired members of the Royal Family. Her jewelry collection is both rich in historic family heirlooms and contemporary treasures, including the Diamond Foliage Necklace, which we’re featuring today!

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Today in Royal History | November 2

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The Death of Lady Ursula d’Abo in 2017

[Rutland Tiara]

The 87th Birthday of Queen Sofia of Spain

The Death of Princess Thyra of Denmark in 1945

[Sapphire Tiara | Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara | Sapphire Brooch | Sapphire Pendant]

The Death of Princess Paley in 1929

[Princess Paley’s Cartier Aquamarine Parure | Princess Paley’s Pearl Corsage]

Royal Events OTD

Olympic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2022

Queen Sofia’s 80th Birthday Lunch | 80th Birthday Concert in 2018

Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Brunei in 2017

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at Guildhall Banquet in 2016

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at Sydney Opera House in 2016

The State Opening of Parliament in 1971

The Royal Variety Performance in 1964

The Royal Variety Performance in 1953

The Royal Variety Performance in 1946

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at the opening of the Odeon in Leicester Square in 1937

The Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia in 1930

Royal Events Today

Princess Paley’s Cartier Aquamarine Parure

Royalty at the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum

November 1, 2025November 2, 2025 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Royalty from around the world are leading Heads of State and Dignitaries at the Opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza on November 1st. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), displays tens of thousands of artefacts including the entire 5,000-piece collection of treasures unearthed with Tutankhamun in one place for the first time since the discovery of the tomb back in 1922.

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Princess Viggo’s Diamond Scroll Tiara

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Today marks the 5th Anniversary of the Death of Lady Elizabeth Anson, the Royal Party Planner who was the daughter of a Princess Anne of Denmark, sister of the late Lord Lichfield and the late Queen’s cousin! The late Lady Elizabeth had inherited this striking Diamond Scroll Tiara from her step-great-aunt, the American-born Princess Viggo of Denmark!

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Today in Royal History | November 1

November 1, 2025October 31, 2025 ~ Saad719 ~ 4 Comments

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The Death of Lady Elizabeth Anson in 2020

[Diamond Scroll Tiara]

The Death of Elizabeth, Duchess of Wellington in 2010

The Death of Loelia, Duchess of Westminster in 1993

[Westminster Halo Tiara]

The Death of Tsar Alexander III of Russia 1894

The Birth of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia in 1864

[Emerald Tiara | Hesse Aquamarine Tiara | Fabergé Diamond Chain | Russian Imperial Diamond Necklace]

Royal Events OTD

The Royal Family at COP26 in 2021

Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand in 2018

Colombian State Visit to Britain in 2016

Prince and Princess of Wales in Germany in 1987

The Queen’s South Pacific Tour in 1982

The State Opening of Parliament in 1960

Royal Variety Performance in 1954

The Duchess of Kent’s Far East Tour in 1952

Princess Elizabeth in Washington, D.C in 1951

Royal Events Today

Princess Gina’s Diamond Brooch

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Happy Birthday to Princess Nora, Marchioness of Mariño, who turns 75 today! The only sister of the Prince of Liechtenstein, who married a Spanish Marquess and is a longtime member of the International Olympic Committee, Princess Nora has inherited this striking Diamond Brooch from her mother, Princess Gina!

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