King Charles III attended the annual Sunday Service at the St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on December 22nd, at the start of the Royal Family’s Christmas Holiday on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, following a Lunch at Buckingham Palace.
The Royal Family were photographed by Joan Williams and filmed by BBC and ITV Crews during their private Christmas Celebrations at Windsor Castle on this day in 1968, which were included in the landmark film Royal Family (1969).
The Royal Family, Spencer Family and Guests gathered to celebrate the Christening of Prince Harry of Wales at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on this day in 1984, 40 years ago.
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel joined King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden for the Formal Gathering of the Swedish Academy at the Stortorget in Stockholm on the evening of December 20th, to finalise the following year’s Nobel Laureates.
Happy Birthday to Infanta Elena of Spain, Duchess of Lugo, who turns 60 today! The elder sister of the current Spanish Sovereign, the Infanta was a working member of the Spanish Royal family for almost three decades, amassing a splendid jewellery collection, which includes several contemporary pieces, such as her Sapphire Suite!
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are hosting the annual Christmas Lunch for members of the extended British Royal Family at Buckingham Palace on December 19th, continuing the late Queen’s tradition of hosting a lunch for those family members who aren’t invited to spend Christmas with the Royal Family at Sandringham in Norfolk, due to lack of space. Since this is a private event, we only get pictures of the royals arriving and departing.
Last night, the Duchess of Brabant wore Queen Fabiola’s Ruby Bracelet for the first time at the annual Christmas Concert in the Throne Room of the Royal Palace of Brussels. A Wedding Gift from King Albert and Queen Paola in 1960, the Ruby Bracelet was inherited by Queen Mathilde a decade ago.
The Duchess of Brabant and Princess Eléonore joined King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium for the annual Christmas Concert (Kerstconcert) in the Throne Room of the Royal Palace of Brussels on December 18th.
King Charles III received Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and Prince Mateen of Brunei in an Audience at Buckingham Palace on December 18th, at the end of a year marking the 40th Anniversary of the Independence of the Sultanate of Brunei.
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Takamatsu of Japan, who passed away on this day in 2004! The aristocratic bride who became the popular and progressive oldest member of the Imperial Family, the Princess possessed this splendid Mikimoto Diamond Tiara!
Royal Relatives gathered from around wartime Europe for the Wedding of Prince Pedro Gastão of Orléans-Braganza and Princess María de la Esperanza of Bourbon-Two Sicilies at Seville Cathedral on this day in 1944, 80 years ago.
In the past month, the exhibition “Caprile Lorenzo”, paying homage to the work and mastery of the esteemed fashion designer Lorenzo Caprile, was inaugurated at Madrid’s Sala Canal de Isabel II. This showcase offers an immersive journey through over 100 of his most iconic haute couture pieces, reflecting his inspirations and the rich cultural heritage that informs his work. The exhibition is open to the public with free admission until March 30, 2025.
There are many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction this month, with four Brooches and a Bangle from the collection of Princess Maria Pia of Savoy going on Auction at Christie’s in Paris tomorrow!
Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Princess Dina Abdul-Hamid of Jordan, who was born on this day in 1929! The highly educated Hashemite Princess who became the short-lived Jordanian Queen, and later negotiated one of the largest prisoner exchanges in history, we are featuring her Diamond Tiara today!
Next week, several Jewels from the Collection of Princess Maria Pia of Savoy are going on Auction at the Christie’s ‘Joaillerie Paris’ Sale in Paris, the highlight of which is this heirloom Diamond Bow Brooch!
Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra joined King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway as they hosted a Luncheon for the Norwegian Government at the Royal Palace of Oslo on December 13th, following this year’s last Cabinet Meeting.
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, who was born on this day in 1906! The glamorous Greek Princess who married the dashing British Prince, was widowed during the Second World War, and continued to be a busy working British Royal until her untimely death, Princess Marina possessed an exceptional Jewellery Collection, that included this Diamond Bow Brooch!
