The Catholic Sovereigns of Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco and Liechtenstein led Royal Guests and Dignitaries from around the World at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on May 18th, just a few weeks after the Funeral of Pope Francis.
The Belgian Royal Family hosted King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain on their magnificent State Visit to Belgium on this day in 2000, 25 years ago, which came after the Spanish State Visit to Belgium in 1923, the Belgian State Visit to Spain in 1978, and the Belgian State Visit to Spain in 1994.
The 43rd Birthday of Princess Victoria Romanovna Romanoff
The Birth of the Marchioness of Cambridge in 1899
[Star Tiara | Diamond Sunburst | Teck Crescent Tiara | Teck Diamond Hoop Necklace]
The Birth of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in 1868
The Wedding of Viscount Newport in 2022
The Wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor in 2019
Confirmation of Count Henrik of Monpezat in 2023
Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in 2022
Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg to Divorce in 2017
The Jordanian State Visit to Belgium in 2016
The State Opening Of Parliament in 2016
Royal Guests at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012
The Queen’s historic State Visit to Ireland in 2011
The Spanish State Visit to Belgium in 2000
The Queen visits the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in 1972
The Wedding Ball of Princess Marie Louise of Prussia and Count Rudolf of Schönburg-Glauchau in 1971
The Queen’s State Visit to Germany in 1965
The Iranian State Visit to Norway in 1961
Banquet at Royal Naval College in Greenwich in 1955
The Royal Tour of Canada in 1939
The Norwegian Royal Family celebrated Constitution Day, the National Day of Norway, on May 17th by greeting the annual Children’s Parade in Asker from Skaugum (residence of the Crown Princely family) and another from the balcony of the Royal Palace of Oslo.
Sad news today! Countess Marianne Bernadotte of Wisborg, Princess Bernadotte has passed away at the age of 100. The Actress who married a former Swedish Prince and was the last surviving aunt of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Countess Marianne had been a beloved member of the Swedish Royal Family for over six decades.
Happy Birthday to Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who turns 54 today! The vibrant Argentinian financier who became the first Dutch Queen Consort in over a century and the main wearer of the magnificent Dutch Royal Jewellery collection, Queen Máxima was worn a variety of spectacular heirloom jewels, which includes the Dutch Diamond Star Tiara!
The 54th Birthday of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
[Stuart Diamond Tiara | Dutch Sapphire Tiara | Württemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara | Dutch Mellerio Ruby Tiara | Dutch Diamond Bandeau | Dutch Diamond Star Tiara | Dutch Emerald Parure | Aquamarine Tiara | Antique Pearl Tiara | The Dutch Royal Tiaras | Queen Máxima’s Top Jewels | Dutch Royal Jewels]
The Birth of Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife in 1891
[Fife Tiara | Fife Fringe Tiara | Connaught Fringe Tiara | Diamond Earrings | Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Chain]
The Wedding of Peter Phillips in 2008
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Canada in 2022
The Qatar State Visit to Spain in 2022
The Finnish State Visit to Sweden in 2022
Queen Máxima’s 50th Birthday Interview in 2021
Norwegian Constitution Day 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023
Infanta Sofia’s First Communion in 2017
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Ingrid in London in 1939
King Christian X’s Silver Jubilee in 1937
The Funeral of King Frederik VIII of Denmark in 1912
The Duchess of Gloucester hosted the annual Garden Party for the Not Forgotten Association at Buckingham Palace on May 16th. 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, which includes today’s Garden Party.
King Charles III and the Prince of Wales attended the 300th Anniversary Service of the Order of the Bath at Westminster Abbey on May 16th. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is the fourth most senior British Order of Chivalry, which was founded by King George I 300 years ago.
Later today, King Charles III and the Prince of Wales will attend the Service of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath at Westminster Abbey. The Order of the Bath is the fourth most senior British Orders of Chivalry awarded to Foreign Heads of State, senior military officers, and civil servants, which was founded by King George I 300 years ago!
Royalty and Heads of State will gather at the Vatican for the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV this Sunday, so we are looking at all the Catholic Sovereigns and Royal Guests at past Papal Inaugurations over the past century!
The Death of Countess Marianne Bernadotte of Wisborg in 2025
[Countess Marianne Bernadotte’s Tiara | King Edward VII Ruby Tiara | The Jewels of Countess Marianne Bernadotte]
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima at Red Ribbon Concert in 2018
Luxembourg-American Business Awards in 2018
The British State Visit to Denmark in 1979
The Belgian State Visit to Britain in 1963
The Iranian State Visit to Denmark in 1959
Dinner at the Dutch Embassy in London in 1937
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with Three Tiaras, a pair of Harry Winston Earrings from a Princely Family and Jewels from a Lady of Title are going on Auction at the Sotheby’s ‘Fine Jewellery’ Sale in Geneva today!
Happy Birthday to Duarte Pio, the Duke of Braganza, who celebrates his 80th Birthday today! The Head of the House of Braganza for almost five decades, the Duke is also the Sovereign of the historic Dynastic Orders of the House of Braganza!
The 44th Birthday of Zara Tindall
[Princess Andrew’s Meander Tiara | Princess Anne’s Diamond Earrings | Diamond Bow Brooch]
The 68th Birthday of Princess Margaretha of Luxembourg and Liechtenstein
[Sapphire Necklace Tiara | Chaumet Choker Tiara | Congo Diamond Necklace Tiara | Sapphire Bracelet Tiara | Aquamarine Tiara | Diamond Daisy Brooches]
The 80th Birthday of the Duke of Braganza
The Wedding of Princess Ruth Komuntale of Toro in 2021
The Wedding of Princess Ragnhild of Norway in 1953
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: A Gallop Through History in 2022
The Confirmation of Prince Christian of Denmark in 2021
Dementia Forum X at the Royal Palace of Stockholm in 2019
The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration at Windsor Castle in 2016
The British State Visit to France in 1972
The British State Banquet at the Palace of Versailles in 1972
The Belgian State Visit to Britain in 1963
King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted the Education and Skills Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 14th. 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, which includes today’s Garden Party.
Foreign Royalty and the British Aristocracy joined the British Royal Family as King George V and Queen Mary hosted a magnificent Ball for 2000 Royal and Noble Guests at Buckingham Palace on this day in 1935, 90 years ago, during King George V’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations.
Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon attended magnificent Banquet given by the Amsterdam City Council at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam on this day in 1965, 60 years ago, during their visit to The Netherlands for British Week in Amsterdam.
The 23rd Birthday of Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones
The 54th Birthday of Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan
[Princess Sarvath’s Diamond Necklace Tiara]
The 72nd Birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia
The Birth of Grand Duchess Vladimir in 1854
[Vladimir Tiara | Vladimir Sapphire Kokoshnik | Vladimir Fringe Tiara | Vladimir Emerald Necklace | Vladimir Ruby Kokoshnik | Diamond Rivière | Vladimir Pearl Earrings | Vladimir Emerald Brooch | Emerald Earrings | Sapphire Earrings | Girandole Earrings | Bow Brooch]
The Wedding of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark in 2004
[Royal Guests | Wedding Tiara | Wedding Earrings]
The Wedding of King Juan Carlos of Spain and Princess Sophie of Greece in 1962
[Royal Guests | Prussian Diamond Tiara]
Princess Margaret in Netherlands in 1965
Princess Elizabeth in Paris in 1948
The Christening of Queen Margrethe of Denmark in 1940
Royal Guests and Relatives from around the world joined the Duke of Braganza and his aristocratic bride, Dona Isabel de Castro Curvelo de Herédia, for their spectacular Wedding at the Jerónimos Church in Lisbon, on this day in 1995, 30 years ago, following a Gala Dinner at Queluz Palace the night before.
