Dinner on Royal Yacht Britannia, 1983
Princess Alice’s Diamond Palmette Tiara
Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born at Windsor Castle on this day in 1883. An active, full-time working member of the Royal Family for 98 years, Princess Alice attended countless glittering occasions for decades, often wearing this Diamond Palmette Tiara!
Engagement of the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, 1981
Duchess of Grafton’s Tiara
Happy Birthday to the Dowager Duchess of Grafton! As the Queen’s Lady-in-Waiting for almost seven decades years, and Mistress of the Robes for over 50 years, the Duchess has been witness to a plethora of glittering occasions, often wearing this illustrious borrowed tiara, whose feature has been almost two years in the making! Continue reading
Min Stora Dag at the Royal Palace of Stockholm
90 Facts about the Duchess of Kent
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Kent! One of the longest-working members, who has been largely retired for the past few decades, the Duchess is not the most known member of the family, but still has quite a number of admirers. To mark the Duchess’ 85th Birthday, @Princeroyal99, one of the biggest fans, has written a guest post, telling 85 Facts about the Duchess of Kent-
Pearl and Diamond Fringe Tiara | Cambridge Sapphire Parure | Aquamarine Tiara | Diamond and Pearl Suite | Pearl Earrings | Art Deco Brooch | Girandole Earrings | Diamond Flower Suite | Queen Victoria’s Gold Brooch | Empress Maria Feodrovna’s Sapphire Brooch | Princess Marina’s Black Pearl Brooch | The Duchess of Kent’s Tiaras | The Jewels of the Duchess of Kent | 90 Facts about the Duchess of Kent
Continue reading
Australian State Opening of Parliament, 1954
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Sunderland
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the city of Sunderland in North East England for a day of engagements on February 21st. Continue reading
Queen in Lisbon, 1957
Shah of Iran and Queen Soraya in London, 1955
Queen at London Fashion Week
Queen at Royal College of Physicians
The Queen visited the Royal College of Physicians of London at their headquarters near Regent’s Park on February 20th to mark the 500th anniversary of the body’s founding Charter. Continue reading
Funeral of Prince Henrik of Denmark
Princess Leonore of Sweden
Queen in Hobart, 1954
Commonwealth Fashion Exchange Reception at Buckingham Palace
The Duchess of Cambridge and Countess of Wessex hosted the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange Reception at Buckingham Palace in London on February 19th. Princess Beatrice was also present. This is one of a series of events in the run up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London in April. Continue reading
Funeral of Queen Ingrid of Denmark, 2000
Queen Margrethe’s Modern Turquoises
Prince Henrik of Denmark, consort for 46 years, passed away this week, and to honour his memory, we are taking a look at some of his glittering gifts to the Danish Royal Ladies over the years. Click HERE to learn about Queen Margrethe’s Engagement Ring, HERE for Crown Princess Mary’s Diamond Flower Brooch, and HERE for Queen Margrethe’s Gold, Ruby, and Pearl Parure. Today’s feature is Queen Margrethe’s Modern Turquoises, which she often coordinates with her set of antique turquoises (inherited from Queen Ingrid), including the Turquoise Daisy Tiara. Continue reading
BAFTAs 2018
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the 2018 EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) Ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall in London on the February 18th. The Duke and Duchess attended for the first time last year. Continue reading
Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg
