King Frederik and Queen Ingrid at the Vatican, 1964
Edith, Marchioness of Londonderry
Prince Louis of Wales
Danish State Visit to Italy, 1964
Easter Mass in Palma de Mallorca
Easter Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle
Wedding of Princess Katherine of Greece, 1947
Funeral of Crown Princess Märtha of Norway, 1954
Proclamation of King Frederik IX of Denmark, 1947
Lady Pamela Hicks
Mountbatten Tiara
Happy Birthday to Lady Pamela Hicks, who turns 90 today! The younger daughter of Lord Mountbatten, first cousin of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen’s bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting, who married a influential interior designer, Lady Pamela has had a fascinating life, and after featuring a Tiara she reportedly still owns, today we are taking a look at an illustrious jewel no longer in her possession, the Mountbatten Tiara- Continue reading
Royal Maundy Service 2019
The Queen, accompanied by Princess Eugenie, attended the Royal Maundy Service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on April 19th. Maundy Thursday is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. The Queen commemorates Maundy by offering ‘alms’ to senior citizens in recognition of service to the church and to the local community. Continue reading
Queen Frederica’s Diamond Clip Brooches
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Frederica of Greece, who was born on this day in 1917. The only daughter of the Duke of Brunswick and Princess Viktoria Louise of Prussia, who became the Queen Consort of Greece, Queen Frederica wore a variety of glittering jewels, one of which we are featuring today, her versatile Diamond Art Deco Clip Brooches- Continue reading
Funeral of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain
Duchess of Devonshire
Christening of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, 2004
Queen Margrethe’s 79th Birthday
Queen Margrethe’s 60th Birthday, 2000
Happy Birthday to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who turns 79 today! The Danish Queen has hosted a variety of glittering celebrations to mark milestone birthdays in her family (including one scheduled for her sister, Princess Benedikte’s 75th Birthday later this month), and today we are taking a look at her lavish 60th Birthday Celebrations on this day in 2000. Continue reading
Koningsdagconcert 2019
Empress Eugenie’s Emeralds
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, who died on this day in 1969. While many of her jewels remain with the Spanish Royal Family, and are now worn by Queen Sofia and Queen Letizia, today we are featuring a gift from her illustrious godmother which was sold during exile and then ended up in the Iranian Royal collection, worn by three tragic Consorts who were exiled from their countries. To mark the Anniversary of Queen Victoria Eugenie’s death, we are taking a look at Empress Eugenie’s Emeralds- Continue reading