The Royal Family led High Society at the Wedding of David Somerset, the Heir of the Duke of Beaufort, and Lady Caroline Thynne, daughter of the Marquess of Bath, at St Peter’s Church in Eaton Square on this Day in 1950, 75 years ago, before a Reception for 1,000 at the home of Sir ‘Chips’ Channon in Belgrave Square!
The Death of the Countess of Paris in 2003
[Orléans Sapphire Parure | Orléans Sapphire and Pearl Tiara | Action Française Tiara | Coty Emerald Tiara | Diamond Bracelet Bandeau | Chaumet Curvilinear Tiara | Empress Joséphine’s Diamond Tiara | Orléans Royal Tiaras]
The Death of Queen Maria Pia of Portugal in 1911
The Wedding of Prince Amedeo of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este in 2014
The Wedding of Prince Henri, Count of Clermont and Duchess Marie-Thérèse of Württemberg in 1957
The Wedding of the Duke of Beaufort and Lady Caroline Thynne in 1950
Coronation Service at St Giles’ Cathedral in 2023
Princess of Girona Foundation Awards in 2023
The Dutch State Visit to Germany in 2021
NHS Big Tea at Buckingham Palace in 2021
The Christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge in 2015
King Hussein Memorial Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in 1999
The British Royal Family will host French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron at Windsor Castle on their State Visit to the United Kingdom next week, with the details emerging of the itinerary of the State Visit.
Happy Birthday to Queen Sonja of Norway, who turns 88 today! The artistic commoner who became the first Norwegian-born Queen of Norway, Queen Sonja’s jewellery collection has a nice mix of heirloom jewels and modern acquisitions, which includes Queen Alexandra’s Diamond Pendant Earrings!
Today marks the 135th Anniversary of the Birth of Irene Mountbatten, Marchioness of Carisbrooke, who was born on this day in 1890! The Earl’s daughter married Queen Victoria’s grandson and was the sister-in-law of Queen Ena of Spain.
The Death of Archduke Otto von Habsburg in 2011
The 83rd Birthday of Prince Michael of Kent
The 88th Birthday of Queen Sonja of Norway
[The Norwegian Emerald Parure | Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara | Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara | Modern Gold Tiara | Diamond Circlet | Oslofjord Tiara | Queen Alexandra’s Diamond Pendant Earrings | Drapers’ Company Brooch | Emerald Bead Suite | Diamond Filigree Brooch | Norwegian Royal Tiaras]
The Birth of Irene Mountbatten, Marchioness of Carisbrooke in 1890
[Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara | Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Emerald Tiara | Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Rivières | Teck Ears of Wheat Tiara]
The Wedding of Andrew Parker Bowles and Camilla Shand in 1973
Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2023
Queen Sonja’s 80th Birthday Dinner in 2017
The Coronation of King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho of Tonga in 2015
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Viggo of Denmark, who passed away on this day in 1966! The wealthy American Heiress for whom a Danish Prince gave up his place in the line of succession, and who became a beloved philanthropist, Princess Viggo possessed some spectacular Jewels, including this striking Ruby and Diamond Necklace!
The Death of Anne Parsons, Countess of Rosse in 1992
[Rosse Emerald Tiara | Emerald Earrings]
The Death of Princess Viggo of Denmark in 1966
[Garnet Kokoshnik Tiara | Diamond Scroll Tiara | Diamond Spike Tiara | Opal Tiara | Ruby Necklace | Sapphire Parure]
The Birth of Max, Margrave of Baden in 1933
The Wedding of Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein in 1993
Duchess of Kent’s Interview with Simon McCoy in 2018
Queen at Royal Scottish Piper’s Society Ball in 1982
Banquet at American Embassy in Brussels in 1958
Queen at Scottish Royal Variety Show in 1958
The Royal Film Performance of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ in 1957
Crown Prince Olav’s 50th Birthday in 1953
The Queen in Northern Ireland in 1953
Ball at the Savoy Hotel in 1951
Prince Aimone, Duke of Spoleto and Princess Irene of Greece’s Wedding Gala in 1939
Today marks the 25th Anniversary of theDeath of Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan, who passed away on this day in 2000! The former Miss France who became the fourth wife of the Aga Khan and a beloved philanthropist in her decades-long widowhood, the Begum possessed a spectacular Jewellery Collection, which included this Diamond Bracelet Tiara!
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent held a spectacular Fancy Dress Ball to celebrate Lord Frederik and Lady Gabriella Windsor at Kensington Palace on this day in 2000, 25 years ago!
The Death of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe in 2014
[Cartier Diamond Tiara | Cartier Pearl Suite]
The Death of Princess Fawzia of Egypt in 2013
[Van Cleef & Arpels Tiara | Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings]
The 27th Birthday of Maharaja Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur
The 84th Birthday of Countess Albina du Boisrouvray
[Empress Eugenie’s Andean Emerald Cross]
The Birth of King Olav V of Norway in 1903
The Birth of Princess Marie of Greece in 1882
[Cartier Olive Wreath Tiara | Diamond Star Tiara | Queen Olga’s Pearl Brooch]
The Wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco in 2011
The Wedding of King Albert and Queen Paola of Belgium in 1959
The Funeral of the Duke of Württemberg in 2022
Duchess of Cambridge at Wimbledon in 2021
Crown Prince Pavlos’s 50th Birthday in 2017
Scottish Opening of Parliament in 2016
The Wedding Ball of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco in 2011
The Kent Ball at Kensington Palace in 2000
The State Opening of Parliament in 1970
King Olav V of Norway’s Birthday Celebrations
Crown Prince Olav’s 50th Birthday in 1953
The Duke and Duchess of York in Brussels in 1935
The Princess Royal joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they hosted a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on July 1st. There are usually three annual Garden Parties hosted by the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyrood House for around 30,000 guests yearly, as well as a few special others.
Seven Kings and Thirteen Queens led Royal Guests and Relatives at the Wedding of Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece and Marie-Chantal Miller at St Sophia’s Cathedral in London on this day in 1995, 30 years ago, followed by a Reception at Hampton Court Palace, which followed a Gala at Wrotham Park and a Lunch on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog.
The Death of Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan in 2000
[Diamond Necklace | Diamond Bracelet Tiara | Pearl and Diamond Fringe Necklace | Bulgari Turquoise Necklace]
The Birth of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1961
[Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara | Spencer Tiara | Sapphire Choker | Prince of Wales Feathers Pendant | Art Deco Emerald Choker | Saudi Sapphire Suite | Diamond and Pearl Earrings | Sapphire Earrings | Modern Sapphire Choker | Butterfly Suite | Jewels of Diana, Princess of Wales | 60 Facts about Diana, Princess of Wales]
The Wedding of Celina d’Abo and Jake Giordano in 2023
The Wedding of Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece in 1995
The Wedding of Prince Aimone, Duke of Spoleto and Princess Irene of Greece in 1939
Princess of Girona Foundation Awards 2020 and 2021
Princess Diana Statue Unveiling at Kensington Palace in 2021
The Christening of Princess Isabella of Denmark in 2007
Princess Diana’s 36th Birthday in 1997
The Investiture of the Prince of Wales in 1969
Gala at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 1961
Le Bal at the Palace of Versailles in 1960
Elsie de Wolfe’s Circus Ball in 1939
The Jewels of Diana, Princess of Wales
[Maple Leaf Brooch | 1939 | 1957| 1965 | 1967 | 1970 | 1973 | 1979 | 1983| 1984| 1986 | 1987| 1991 |1994 | 2002 | 2016 | 2017| Royal Visits to Victoria | Royal Visits to Canada]
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered for a Lunch hosted by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog in London on this day in 1995, 30 years ago, following a Gala at Wrotham Park and ahead of the Wedding of Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece and Marie-Chantal Miller!
The Death of Lydia, Lady Deterding in 1980
[Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Pearl Brooch]
The 61st Birthday of Countess Alexandra of Frederiksborg
[Queen Alexandrine’s Diamond Drop Tiara | Diamond Necklace | Sapphire Necklace]
The Wedding of Charlotte Casiraghi in 2019
The Wedding of Prince Michael of Kent in 1978
The Wedding of Princess Margaretha of Sweden in 1964
Order of Thistle Service in 2022
Eve of the Somme Centenary in 2016
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa’s Silver Anniversary in 2006
Lunch on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog in 1995
Infanta Elena of Spain led Noble Guests and members of Spanish High Society at the Wedding of Miguel Matossian and Casilda de Nicolás at the Church of San Juan Bautista in Toledo on June 29th, a few months after the Wedding of his sister, Victoria Matossián y Márquez, to Prince Cecil von Croÿ.
The Japanese Imperial Family celebrated the Wedding of Prince Akishino of Japan and Kiko Kawashima at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on this day in 1990, 35 years ago!
Eight Kings and Eleven Queens were among the Royal Guests and Relatives at the splendid Wedding Gala of Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece and Marie-Chantal Miller at Wrotham Park on this day in 1995, 30 years ago, two days before their Wedding!
