The Norwegian Royal Family attended the annual Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Oslo on December 10th. While the other Noble Prizes are awarded by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, only the Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo.
Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony 2024
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels | 10 December 2024
There are many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction this month, with a spectacular Tiara and a Bracelet given by Empress Eugenie among several antique Jewels on Auction at the Christie’s ‘Magnificent Jewels’ Sale in New York City today!
Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn Diamond Flower Tiara
Happy Birthday to Marianne, the Dowager Fürst zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, who turns 105 today! The accomplished Princess from the illustrious Princely Family who is a renowned photographer, Princess Marianne has had a long and varied life, possessing some striking Jewels, from which we are featuring the Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn Diamond Flower Tiara!
Danish Diamond Bandeau
There has been an exciting ’new’ Royal Tiara this week! Queen Mary of Denmark has created a magnificent Diamond Bandeau Tiara from an unused rose-cut Diamond Girdle in the Danish Crown Jewels!
Royalty at the reopening of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
The King and Queen of the Belgians, Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Prince of Wales and Prince of Monaco led the dignitaries at the Reopening of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris on December 7th.
Dutch Sapphire Necklace Tiara
Happy Birthday to the Princess of Orange, who is turning 21 today! The eldest of the Dutch Royal ‘A-Team’ who is set to be the fourth Queen Regnant of the Netherlands, the Dutch Heiress has expressed an interest in royal jewels (If you are reading this YRH, we have some suggestions), and has already worn quite a few splendid jewels from the massive family collection, including the Dutch Sapphire Necklace Tiara!
Egyptian State Visit to Denmark
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark are hosting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi on his State Visit to Denmark this week, which is the second State Visit of the Reign of King Frederik X. The Danish-Egyptian diplomatic ties go all the way back to 1922, and Denmark and Egypt have also collaborated for a long time with a focus on young people and job creation in Egypt in connection with the Danish-Arab Partnership Programme.
Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey
The Royal Family joined the Princess of Wales for the fourth annual ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 6th. Spearheaded by the Princess, and supported by the Royal Foundation, the service is a moment to bring people together at Christmas time and recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year.
Duchess of Marlborough’s Boucheron Tiara
Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, who passed away on this day in 1964! Among the spectacular Wedding Gifts to the Vanderbilt Heiress when she married the Duke of Marlborough was this magnificent Boucheron Diamond Tiara!
Queen Fabiola’s Spanish Wedding Gift Tiara
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Fabiola of the Belgians, who passed away on this day in 2014! Spanish Noblewoman Doña Fabiola de Mora y Aragón brought her warmth, devotion, and unique charm to her role as Queen of the Belgians, earning the deep admiration of Belgians. Her legacy is beautifully reflected in her treasured jewels, including the splendid Spanish Ducal Crown, which we’re featuring today!
Baron de Rede’s Bal Oriental
The future Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and the Aga Khan joined European High Society and Nobility at the Baron de Rede’s legendary Bal Oriental at the Hôtel Lambert in Paris on this day in 1969, 55 years ago.
Wedding of Count Ludovic von Neipperg and Countess Hélène von Waldburg-Zeil
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives gathered from around Germany for the Wedding of Count Ludovic von Neipperg and Countess Hélène von Waldburg-Zeil und Trauchburg at Schloss Zeil on November 30th.
Princess Birgitta of Sweden has Died
Sad news today! Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Hohenzollern has passed away at the age of 87 in Mallorca! The elder sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Princess Birgitta married a Hohenzollern Prince and lived in Mallorca.
Royal Guests at the Wedding of the Duke of Brabant and Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz
Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary to King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who got married on this day in 1999, 25 years ago! The Belgian Heir and the Aristocrat who are now King and Queen of the Belgians, we are featuring the Royal Guests and Relatives at the Wedding of Duke of Brabant and Jonkvrouw Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz in Brussels!
Qatar State Visit to the United Kingdom
Oman State Visit to Belgium
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are hosting Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman on a State Visit to Belgium on December 3rd and 4th, a reflection of the excellent relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Belgium, and an important step in the further strengthening of diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.
Princess Louise’s Pearl and Diamond Fringe Tiara
Today marks the 85th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, who passed away on this day in 1939! The fascinating artistic daughter of Queen Victoria who became the popular Viceregal Consort of Canada before becoming the illustrious Duchess of Argyll, Princess Louise possessed some splendid jewels, which included this Pearl and Diamond Fringe Tiara!
Sotheby’s Noble & Private Collections | 5 December 2024
There are many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction this month, with magnificent Jewels from a Princely Family, likely that of the late Princess Margarita of Baden and Yugoslavia, whose Koch Tiara was auctioned at Sotheby’s last month, and a Suite given to the doctor who delivered Queen Victoria are on Auction at the Sotheby’s ‘Noble & Private Collections’ Sale in Cologne later this week.
Hanoverian Fringe Tiara
Today marks the 175th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Adelaide, who passed away on this day in 1849! The Princess of Saxe-Meiningen who was Queen of the United Kingdom and Hanover for almost seven years, Queen Adelaide is known as the beloved aunt of Queen Victoria and her jewellery legacy is the Hanoverian Fringe Tiara!
Le Bal des Débutantes 2024
Royal and Noble Debutantes from around the world attended Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris on November 30th. Le Bal is organised by Ophélie Renouard to celebrate honourable young women from Europe, Asia, Africa and the US, while raising funds for charity.