Wedding Ball of Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern, 1961
Swedish State Visit to Ireland
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden were on a State Visit to Ireland from May 22nd to 24th, at the invitation of President Michael D. Higgins, and at the request of the Swedish Government to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties. They last visited Ireland in 1992. Continue reading
Queen Victoria
The Jewels of Queen Victoria
Today marks the Bicentenary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, and all month, we have been featuring her Top 20 Jewels, one for each decade since the Birth of 2nd-longest reigning British Monarch, in the 20 days leading up to the Anniversary itself! Today, on the anniversary itself, we are rounding up all of the jewels- Continue reading
Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur
Coronation Necklace and Earrings
This month, we have been marking the Bicentenary of the Birth of Queen Victoria by featuring her Top 20 Jewels, one for each decade since the Birth of 2nd-longest reigning British Monarch, in the 20 days leading up to the Anniversary itself, and today’s feature is her Coronation Necklace-
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Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary in South Korea
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark have just completed an Official Visit to South Korea from May 20th to the 22nd, to focus on sustainable energy and urban development, health and welfare technology as well as food and lifestyle and to strengthen the connections and the strategic partnership between the two countries and create visibility about the cooperation opportunities and positions of Danish companies in South Korea. 2019 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Denmark and South Korea.
Wedding of Prince Axel of Denmark and Princess Margaretha of Sweden, 1919
Queen Victoria’s Fringe Brooch
This month, we have been marking the Bicentenary of the Birth of Queen Victoria by featuring her Top 20 Jewels, one for each decade since the Birth of 2nd-longest reigning British Monarch, in the 20 days leading up to the Anniversary itself, and today’s feature is her Diamond Fringe Brooch-
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Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
The Queen hosted the second annual Garden Party of 2019 at Buckingham Palace on May 21st. There are four annual Garden Parties hosted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyrood House for around 30,000 guests yearly, as well as a few special others. Click HERE for the first, which was hosted by the Prince of Wales on behalf of the Queen.
Queen Victoria’s Small Diamond Crown
This month, we have been marking the Bicentenary of the Birth of Queen Victoria by featuring her Top 20 Jewels, one for each decade since the Birth of 2nd-longest reigning British Monarch, in the 20 days leading up to the Anniversary itself, and today’s feature is her Small Diamond Crown-
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Chelsea Flower Show 2019
Queen Victoria’s Turkish Diamond Parure
This month, we have been marking the Bicentenary of the Birth of Queen Victoria by featuring her Top 20 Jewels, one for each decade since the Birth of 2nd-longest reigning British Monarch, in the 20 days leading up to the Anniversary itself, and today’s feature is her Turkish Diamond Parure-
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Duchess of Cambridge’s ‘Back to Nature’ Garden
Astor Tiara
Today marks the 140th Anniversary of the Birth of Nancy, Viscountess Astor, who was born on this day in 1879! The fascinating American Heiress who became the first female Member of Parliament to take her seat in the British House of Commons, so mark the Anniversary (ahead of the Centenary of her taking her seat later this year), we are featuring her illustrious Cartier Tiara with the Sancy Diamond! Continue reading
Queen Victoria’s Pearl Earrings
This month, we are marking the Bicentenary of the Birth of Queen Victoria by featuring her Top 20 Jewels, one for each decade since the Birth of 2nd-longest reigning British Monarch, in the 20 days leading up to the Anniversary itself, and today’s feature is her Pearl Earrings-
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Wedding of Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg
Wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor
The extended British Royal Family and Royal Guests from around Europe gathered to celebrate the Wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor, only daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and 52nd-in-line to the Throne, and Thomas Kingston at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 18th. Continue reading
Prince Albert’s Sapphire Brooch
This month, we are marking the Bicentenary of the Birth of Queen Victoria by featuring her Top 20 Jewels, one for each decade since the Birth of 2nd-longest reigning British Monarch, in the 20 days leading up to the Anniversary itself, and today’s feature is Prince Albert’s Sapphire Brooch-
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Norwegian Constitution Day 2019
The Norwegian Royal Family celebrated Constitution Day, the National Day of Norway, on May 17th by greeting the annual Children’s Parade in Asker from Skaugum (residence of the Crown Princely family) and another from the balcony of the Royal Palace of Oslo. Continue reading