Happy 33rd Birthday to Sofía Palazuelo Barroso, Duchess of Huéscar! The Spanish Socialite and Businesswoman is married to the Heir of the illustrious House of Alba.
Duchess of Huéscar
Today in Royal History | July 23
The 33rd Birthday of the Duchess of Huéscar
The Birth of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia in 1892
The Wedding of Duke of York in 1986
The Wedding of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg in 1885
Swedish Royal Summer Photo in 2021
Royals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Queen’s 60th Birthday Gala Dinner at Claridge’s Hotel in 1986
The Baptism of the Prince of Venice in 1972
The Order of St Michael and St George Service at St Paul’s Cathedral in 1968
Royal Holiday in Corfu in 1964
King Constantine and Princess Anne Marie in Corfu in 1964
The Funeral of Prince Axel of Denmark in 1964
Last Days at School with the Duke of Kent in 1953
The Funeral of Queen Marie of Romania in 1938
Alba Ducal Coronet
Jewels of Influence: How Royal Taste Shapes Global Style
The Many Hobbies of the Royals
Dinner on Royal Yacht Britannia
The Royal Family were pictured on a barge going towards the Royal Yacht Britannia for a Dinner to celebrate the Queen Mother’s 90th Birthday on this day in 1990, 35 years ago!
Today in Royal History | July 22
The 12th Birthday of Prince George of Wales
The 23rd Birthday of Count Felix of Monpezat
The Birth of Lady Moyra Campbell in 1930
The Wedding of Tristram Coates and Isobel Stanley in 2023
The Civil Wedding of Archduchess Eleonore von Habsburg in 2020
The Wedding of Princess Theodora of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg in 2018
The Wedding of Prince Rashid bin Hassan in 2011
The Wedding of the Duke of Aosta and Princess Claude of Orléans in 1964
The Wedding of the Earl of Derby and Lady Isabel Milles-Lade in 1948
The Wedding of Prince Carl of Denmark and Princess Maud of Wales in 1896
The Duchess of Cornwall appointed Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles
Summer at Zarzuela Palace in 1971
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta and Princess Claude of Orléans
Belgian National Day 2025
The Belgian Royal Family celebrated National Day 2025 with a series of events on July 20th and 21st. The day commemorates July 21st, 1831 on which Prince Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha swore allegiance to the new Belgian constitution, thus becoming the first Head of State of an independent state of Belgium under a constitutional monarchy and parliament.
Wedding of the Duke of Württemberg and Princess Diane of Orléans
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of Duke Carl of Württemberg and Princess Diane of Orléans at Schloss Altshausen on this day in 1960, 65 years ago, following a Ball at Schloss Altshausen.
Today in Royal History | July 21
The Birth of Queen Maria Christina of Spain in 1858
[Queen Maria Cristina’s Loop Tiara | Floral Tiaras | Sapphire Necklace | Mellerio Pearl Necklace | Diamond Corsage | Pearl Brooch | Strawberry Leaf Brooches | Diamond Bow Brooch]
The Wedding of the Duke of Württemberg and Princess Diane of Orléans in 1960
The Wedding of Hon. Gerald Legge and Raine Mccorquodale in 1948
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Duke and Duchess of Württemberg’s 60th Anniversary in 2020
King Philippe’s Inauguration in 2013
The Wedding Party of Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta and Princess Claude of Orléans in 1964
Belgian National Day
Wedding Ball of the Duke of Württemberg and Princess Diane of Orléans
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe for a Ball to celebrate the Wedding of Duke Carl of Württemberg and Princess Diane of Orléans at Schloss Altshausen on this day in 1960, 65 years ago, on the eve of the Wedding Ceremony.
Wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Irmingard of Bavaria
The Bavarian Royal Family celebrated the Wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Irmingard of Bavaria in a Civil Ceremony at Schloss Leutstetten on this day in 1950, 75 years ago, ahead of a Religious Ceremony at Schloss Nymphenburg.
Today in Royal History | July 20
The 26th Birthday of Princess Alexandra of Hanover
The 52nd Birthday of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway
The Civil Wedding of Archduchess Eleonore von Habsburg in 2020
The Wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Irmingard of Bavaria in 1950
The Queen’s private 90th Birthday Party in 2016
Crown Prince Haakon’s 18th Birthday in 1991
The Jordanian State Visit to Britain in 1966
The Wedding Ball of the Duke of Württemberg and Princess Diane of Orléans in 1960
The Christening of King Constantine II of Greece in 1940
The British State Visit to France in 1938
Princess Royal’s 75th Birthday Coin
The Royal Mint has revealed the first UK coin to celebrate Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. The commemorative coin has been released in the year in which she will celebrate her 75th birthday, marking her remarkable lifetime of service.
Lady Mayoress’ Pearl and Diamond Tiara
Last week, the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of the City of London had a prominent role when they hosted a Banquet for the French President at the Guildhall and then earlier this week, we had the delight of being invited to Mansion House by the Lady Mayoress to view her magnificent Pearl and Diamond Tiara.
Royal Swedish Yacht Club Gala in Stockholm
Royalty from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Italy and Yugoslavia gathered to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Royal Swedish Yacht Club with a Gala at the Stockholm City Hall on this day in 1955, 70 years ago.
Today in Royal History | July 19
The 85th Birthday of Hanako, Princess Hitachi
[Wedding Tiara | Pearl and Diamond Fringe Tiara]
The Wedding of Lady Rose Gilman in 2008
The Wedding of Sibylla Ambler and Baron Henning von Dincklage in 1998
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Germany in 2017
The Queen at Canada House in 2017
[Sapphire Jubilee Snowflake Brooch]
The Thai State Visit to Britain in 1960
Royal Swedish Yacht Club Gala in Stockholm in 1955
Ball at Londonderry House in 1949
Princess Michael of Greece’s Ruby Fleur-de-Lys Brooch
Happy Birthday to Marina Karella, Princess Michael of Greece, who tuned 85 yesterday! The renowned Greek Artist and Sculptor who was married to the late Prince Michael, since we have already covered her Diamond Floral Tiara and Van Cleef and Arpels Parure, we are featuring the Princess’ striking Ruby Fleur-de-Lys Brooch today!
Today in Royal History | July 18
The Death of Irene Mountbatten, Marchioness of Carisbrooke in 1956
[Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara | Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Emerald Tiara]
The Death of Queen Marie of Romania in 1938
[Vladimir Sapphire Kokoshnik | Romanian Massin Tiara | Diamond Loop Tiara | Pearl Tiara | Cartier Sapphire Pendant | Diamond Sautoir]
The Death of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna in 1918
[Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara | Hesse Aquamarine Tiara | Fabergé Diamond Chain]
Shakespeare Reception at Windsor Castle in 2023
The Wedding of Lady Helen Taylor in 1992
The Wedding of Lord Louis Mountbatten in 1922
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Cornwall and Devon in 2016
The UAE State Visit to Britain in 1989
Prince Charles and Princess Anne in America in 1970
The Queen Mother leaving Rhodesia in 1957
Queen Camilla’s Pink Topaz Choker
Happy Birthday to Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom, who turns 78 today! The Queen can magnificently carry off some massive Tiaras and has a large collection of chokers and modern jewels among a series of Royal Heirlooms, and in recent years, she has frequently worn this magnificent Pearl Choker with and antique Pink Topaz Clasp!
Crown Prince Alexander’s 50th Birthday Gala
Godmother Queen Elizabeth II led Royal Guests and Relatives to celebrate the 50th Birthday of Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia at Claridge’s Hotel in London on this day in 1995, 30 years ago, 50 years after his wartime birth at the Hotel, which came just weeks after Royal Guests and Relatives had gathered in London for the Wedding of Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece.