Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave an Interview at Kensington Palace toBBC’s Mishal Husain, which was released on the evening of November 27th. Clarence House announced the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle earlier today, who also appeared for an Engagement Photocall this afternoon. Continue reading
Grand Duke Henri and Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg are on a three-day State Visit to Japan, from November 27th-29th, to strengthen diplomatic, political, and economic ties, and to mark the 90th anniversary of bilateral relations between the two countries. Grand Duchess Maria Theresa pulled out of the visit due to her fear of flying, replaced by Princess Alexandra on her first State Visit. Continue reading
After featuring the Christie’s Magnificent Jewels and the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Sales, we are featuring the notable jewels of Royal and Noble provenance (interestingly all circa 1890) from the Christie’s Important Jewels Sale in London on November 29th. Continue reading
Grand Duke Henri and Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg are going to be starting their three-day State Visit to Japan, which includes a glittering State Banquet, tomorrow! Grand Duchess Maria Theresa pulled out of the visit due to her fear of flying, replaced by Princess Alexandra on her first State Visit. As the world’s only Grand Duchy, the family has one of the largest jewellery collections (with over twenty Tiaras as compared to the three tiaras at the use of their cousin, Queen Mathilde, in Belgium). In honour of the upcoming visit, we are taking a (long overdue) look at the vast Luxembourg Grand Ducal Tiara collection-
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium on November 24th. The event is in aid of the Royal Variety Charity, of which the Queen is patron, which helps entertainers throughout the UK, who need help and assistance as a result of old age, ill-health, or hard times. The Duke and Duchess were delayed by an incident at the nearby Oxford Circus Station. Continue reading
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is on a 3-day State Visit to Ghana, from November 23rd to 25th, at the request of the Danish Government and the invitation of the Ghanaian Government, to strengthen diplomatic, political, and economic ties. Continue reading
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden hosted the annual Representationsmiddag (Representatives Dinner) at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on November 23rd. Guests included representatives from the diplomatic corps, parliament, government, government, science, sports, business, culture and people that the Royal Family met when traveling. Continue reading
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Birmingham for a day of engagements on November 22nd. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Braganza, who turns 51 today! Despite being Heads of a deposed Royal Family, the Duke and Duchess enjoy a semi-official role in Portugal, which dictates their presence at ceremonial events, including State Banquets. Thus, the Duchess has more Tiara events than her fellow deposed royal ladies. In honour of the Duchess’ birthday, we are taking a look at the Portuguese Royal Tiaras- Continue reading
Enthronements and Coronations mark the handing over of power from one generation to another, but in Spain on this day in 1975, the Enthronement of King Juan Carlos heralded the return of the Spanish Monarchy, more than 40 years after its abolishment. Continue reading
