Today marks the 85th Anniversary of the Death of Archduchess Maria Anna, Princess Elias of Bourbon-Parma, who passed away on this day in 1940! The Austrian Archduchess who married the Head of the House of Bourbon-Parma, Archduchess Maria Anna possessed a magnificent jewellery collection, which included the Duchess of Parma’s Diamond Girandole Earrings!
Happy Birthday to Princess Maria Gabriella of Savoy, who turns 85 today! The middle daughter of the last Italian King, who is an accomplished author preserving the history and legacy of the House of Savoy, Princess Maria Gabriella possesses several Savoy Royal Heirlooms, highlighted by her Petochi Pearl Tiara!
Royal Guests from around the world joined the Nepalese Royal Family to celebrate the Coronation of King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya of Nepal in the Temple of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace in Kathmandu on this day in 1975, 50 years ago, three decades before the Nepalese Royal Family’s gruesome massacre.
The Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito of Japan as he celebrated his 65th Birthday with a Public Audience and Banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on February 23rd.
Happy Birthday to Gloria, the Princess von Thurn und Taxis, who turns 65 today! The impoverished Schönburg-Glauchau Countess became the extravagant ‘Princess TNT’ in the 1980s and, after being widowed young, she transformed into a successful businesswoman to save the massive family fortune, facilitated through the sale of some family jewels, but much of the collection remains intact, so to mark her birthday, we are featuring the Thurn und Taxis Ruby Tiara!
The Norwegian Royal Family joined King Harald V of Norway at a Gala Dinner to celebrate his 88th Birthday at the Royal Palace of Oslo on February 21st, the first time in several years he has been in Norway on the date of his birthday.
The Princess Royal, Royal Patron of WISE, attended the Annual WISE Awards Ceremony at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in London on February 20th, celebrating the pioneering women and men driving gender equity in STEM following the Humanitarian Reception at Buckingham Palace.
Happy Birthday to the the Duchess of Kent, who is celebrating her 92nd Birthday today! The Baronet’s daughter who married the late Queen’s first cousin and was a working royal for over 40 years before retiring from royal duties, the Duchess possessed some spectacular heirloom Jewels, which includes Princess Marina’s Art Deco Diamond Brooch!
Today marks the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of the 10th Duchess of Marlborough, who was born on this day in 1900! The granddaughter of Earl Cadogan who married the 10th Duke of Marlborough, son of the legendary Consuelo Vanderbilt, the Duchess was often pictured wearing the magnificent Vanderbilt Boucheron Pearl Tiara!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Edwina, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who passed away on this day in 1960! The vivacious Heiress who married Prince Philip’s ambitious uncle and lived an uninhibited life before serving with distinction in the Second World War and becoming the last Vicereine of India, Lady Mountbatten had a fascinating life and quite a lovely jewellery collection, which included this spectacular Pearl and Diamond Tiara!
The Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they hosted a Humanitarian Reception at Buckingham Palace on the evening of February 20th.
Happy Birthday to Countess Sussie of Rosenborg, who turns 75 today! The accomplished lawyer who is married to Queen Margrethe’s first cousin and could have been the current Queen of Denmark, Countess Sussie possesses some historic jewels, which includes Princess Helena’s Diamond Bandeau!
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain hosted an Official Luncheon for President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt at the Royal Palace in Madrid on February 19th, during his Official Visit to Spain.
The Tengku Permaisuri (Queen) and Raja Muda Selangor (Crown Prince) joined Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj of Selangor as he presided over the Opening Ceremony of the Third Term of the 15th Selangor State Council at the Dewan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam on February 18th.
Today marks the centenary of the Birth of Traute, Princess of Lippe, who was born on this day in 1925! The biologist who married the head of the Princely House of Lippe, Princess Traute once wore the striking Lippe Pearl and Diamond Necklace Tiara!
Queen Camilla, the Patron of the National Theatre, hosted a Reception for staff, actors and supporters to celebrate the work of the National Theatre at Buckingham Palace in London on the evening of February 18th.
Happy Birthday to Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, who turns 41 today! The Belgian Countess who is set to be the Consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy in October, she has access to an enormous collection of heirloom jewels, which includes the striking Citrine and Pearl Tiara!
Happy Birthday to Count Ingolf of Rosenborg, who turns 85 today! The former Prince who would have become King had the constitution not changed for his cousin Queen Margrethe II, but remains a working Royal despite his loss of title and succession rights!
Happy Birthday to Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg, who turns 34 today! The only daughter of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Princess Alexandra has worn a plethora of important Heirloom Jewels, including today’s piece: Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte’s Diamond Necklace!
