The Prince and Princess of Wales , Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 10th. The King is the Head of the Commonwealth, and the Commonwealth Service is the largest annual inter-faith gathering in the United Kingdom.
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Lilian of Sweden, who died on this day in 2013! The Welsh Actress who waited 30 years to marry her Swedish Prince and became a beloved member of the Swedish Royal Family, Princess Lilian possessed a spectacular collection of jewels, which included this Turquoise Necklace!
Last week, Assistant Editor David Rato and I had the pleasure of visiting the historic Maison Chaumet flagship store at 12 Place Vendôme in Paris, where we saw heirloom heritage Tiaras, extraordinary drawings and photographs and the cast of the Olympic Medals in what was a truly extraordinary experience!
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of the Earl of Lichfield and Lady Leonora Grosvenor at Chester Cathedral on this day in 1975, 50 years ago.
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of Lady Brigid Guinness, later Princess Frederick of Prussia, who passed away on this day in 1995! Lady Brigid received this magnificent Diamond Tiara from the Guinness Family when she married Prince Frederick of Prussia, which is now worn by their granddaughters!
Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Louise of Sweden, who passed away on this day in 1965! The Battenberg Princess that became a Lady and then married the widower future King of Sweden, despite frequently declaring that she would ‘never marry a king or a widower’, Queen Louise only ever wore five Tiaras in over four decades as the Swedish Crown Princess and Queen!
The Danish Royal Court has announced the programme for the 18th Birthday Celebrations of Princess Isabella of Denmark in Aarhus and Copenhagen in April!
Earlier this week, Queen Mary of Denmark brought out Queen Caroline Amalie’s Gold and Cameo Tiara for the first time in over 140 years, which was hidden in plain sight for years in a corner cabinet on the visitor route at the Amalienborg Palace Museum and will now go on permanent display in the Treasury under Rosenborg Castle!
Happy Birthday to Henrietta, the Dowager Duchess of Bedford, who turns 85 today! The illustrious Russell family have been prominent Aristocrats since the Tudor era and were created the Dukes of Bedford since 1694, situated at the magnificent Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire, as well as owning the extensive Bedford Estate in London, so to mark the Dowager Duchess’ Birthday, we are featuring the family’s magnificent heirloom Tiara! Continue reading
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are on a State Visit to Cyprus at the invitation of President Nikos Christodoulides on March 4th and March 5th, with a focus on cooperation in the areas of safety, science, culture and sustainability.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark are on their first State Visit to Finland on March 4th and 5th. The State Visit comes following their State Visit to Sweden, State Visit to Norway, an extensive Tour of Greenland, a State Visit from Iceland, and a visit to Germany after the Accession of King Frederik X last year upon the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II.
Royal Guests and Relatives celebrated the Wedding of Infante Jaime, Duke of Segovia married Doña Emmanuelle de Dampierre at the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius in Rome on this day in 1935, 90 years ago, followed by an Audience with Pope Pius XI at the Vatican.
Yesterday, Elle Fanning wore a striking Cartier Diamond Necklace to the Oscars which has led many to wonder if it may be the incredibly similar Cartier Diamond Tiara which once belonged to the Duchess of Windsor?
King Charles III received Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for an Audience at Sandringham House on March 3rd, following an Audience with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Last month, we were in Paris and London and visited several Exhibitions in addition to the leading French and English Jewellery Houses, which we will feature this month, starting with the heritage Pearl Jewels from Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and the Albion Art Collection on display at the ‘Paris: City of Pearls’ Exhibition at the L’ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts in the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau in Paris!
King Charles III received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for an Audience at Sandringham House on March 2nd, following an Emergency Summit in London.
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, who was born on this day in 1877! ! Among the spectacular Wedding Gifts to the Vanderbilt Heiress when she married the Duke of Marlborough was this magnificent Boucheron Diamond Tiara! Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Serena, Countess of Snowdon, who turns 55 today! The accomplished Earl’s daughter who married (and divorced) Princess Margaret’s only son and became the late Queen’s beloved niece-in-law, the Countess possesses Princess Margaret’s Diamond Spray Earrings!
Queen Margrethe II joined King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark as they hosted a traditional Banquet for Arts and Culture at Christiansborg Palace on the evening of February 28th.
Tomorrow marks the 160th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Anna Pavlovna of The Netherlands, who passed away in 1865, 160 years ago! The Russian Grand Duchess brought many magnificent Royal Heirlooms when she married the future Dutch King, but few remain in the Dutch Royal Vault, like her Amethyst Parure!
