Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Death of Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden, who passed away on this day in 1920. The Bristish-born Princess who married the Swedish heir to the throne, Daisy, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, possessed a legendary collection of jewels, including a lesser-known Sapphire and Tourmaline Necklace, which we are featuring today!
The 61st Birthday of Lady Sarah Chatto
[Snowdon Floral Tiara | Greville Pearl Earrings | Diamond Star Earrings | Sapphire Earrings | Emerald Earrings | Princess Margaret’s Diamond Rivière | Queen Mary’s Diamond and Pearl Riviere | Ear-of-Wheat Brooch | Star Brooch | Floral Spray Brooch | The Jewels of Lady Sarah Chatto]
The 86th Birthday of Lady Susan Hussey
The Death of Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden in 1920
[Connaught Diamond Tiara | Khedive of Egypt Tiara | Aquamarine Kokoshnik Tiara | King Edward VII Ruby Tiara | Laurel Wreath Tiara | Egyptian Necklace | Sapphire and Tourmaline Necklace | Connaught Sapphire Brooch]
The Birth of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught in 1850
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit in Sweden in 2022
The Accession of Emperor Naruhito of Japan in 2019
Queen Juliana’s Silver Anniversary in 1962
Royal School of Needlework Reception at St James’ Palace in 1951
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, who was born on this day in 1909! The popular Dutch Queen, whose Reign saw the decolonisation of the Dutch Empire and the formation of a ‘Bicycle Monarchy’, Queen Juliana also inherited the entire Dutch Royal Jewellery Collection, which included the striking Dutch East Indies Bracelet!
Today marks the 135th of the Birth of Daisy Fellowes, former Princess de Broglie, who was born on this day in 1962! The Aristocrat and Heiress who married a French Prince and then a British Banker, Daisy Fellowes was a Socialite and Fashion Icon as the Paris editor of Harper’s Bazaar, and her most spectacular legacy is her iconic Cartier ‘Collier Hindoo’ Tutti Frutti Necklace!
Happy Birthday to Princess Benedikte of Denmark, the Dowager Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, who turns 81 today! The sister of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Princess Benedikte has a huge jewellery collection, which includes Queen Ingrid’s Diamond Fan Earrings!
Happy Birthday to Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington, who turns 70 today! The Prussian Princess married into one of the most illustrious British Aristocratic Families, the Duchess has a magnificent jewellery collection in her possession, which includes this Diamond Floral Tiara!
Happy Birthday to Princess Rajwa Al Hussein of Jordan, who turns 31 today! The Saudi Architect is married to the Jordanian Crown Prince and is set to be the next Jordanian Queen Consort!
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Death of Queen Sisowath Kossamak of Cambodia, who passed away on this day in 1975! The daughter, mother, and wife of Kings, Queen Sisowath Kossamak of Cambodia wore this striking Diamond Tiara when she served as the Cambodian Queen Regnant for a decade! Continue reading
We had planned to feature the historic 23-carat Golconda Blue Diamond ahead of its Auction next month, but there is a change in plans! The Golconda Blue once belonged to the Maharajas of Indore and Baroda and could have sold for over $50 million at Christie’s Auction next month, but has now been withdrawn!
The Dutch Royal Family joined King Willem-Alexander for the annual Koningsdag (King’s Day) celebrations in Doetinchem on April 26th. Koningsdag, a Bank Holiday in the Netherlands, celebrates King Willem-Alexander’s Birthday, and members of the Royal Family attend celebrations in a different city each year, though it is taking place one day earlier this year.
Five Kings and Five Queens led Royal Guests and over 170 Heads of State and Government from around the World at the Funeral of Pope Francis on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on April 26th.
Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands hosted King Gustaf VI Adolf and Queen Louise of Sweden on their State Visit to The Netherlands on this day in 1955, 70 years ago, ahead of the Dutch State Visit to Sweden in 1957.
Happy Birthday to Princess Muna of Jordan, who turns 84 today! The British commoner who was the second wife of King Hussein, and remains a valued member of the Jordanian Royal Family as the mother current King Abdullah II of Jordan, Princess Muna has worn this striking Pearl and Diamond Tiara twice in recent years, decades after it was seen once in the 1960!
The Swedish Royal Family led Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe at the Funeral of the Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha at the St. Morizkirche in Coburg on April 24th. Andreas, the Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha passed away on April 3rd.
Today mark the Anniversary of the Death of Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, who died on this day in 1986! The twice-divorced American for whom a King gave up his Throne, the Duchess possessed a massive jewellery collection of sumptuous modern pieces, which included this Cartier Flamingo Brooch!
Happy Birthday to Lady Gabriella Kingston, who turns 44 today! The accomplished writer and singer daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, who is 56th in the Line of Succession and was recently widowed, Lady Gabriella recently wore this sentimental Aquamarine Clip Brooch!
The Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as they hosted the annual Spring Garden Party at the Akasaka Imperial Palace on April 22nd.
Yesterday, Princess Isabella of Denmark debuted the Turquoise Daisy Bandeau given to her as an 18th Birthday Gift by her grandmother, Queen Margrethe II, in her Official Gala Portraits, alongside the historic Danish Antique Turquoise Earrings!
Prince Charles and Princess Anne joined the Queen for the Badminton Horse Trials on this day in 1965, 60 years ago, on the Duke of Beaufort’s Badminton Estate.
