Royal and Noble Guests celebrated the Wedding of Lady Tamara Grosvenor and Edward van Cutsem at Chester Cathedral on this day in 2004, 20 years ago, the day after the Funeral of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.
Wedding of Lady Tamara Grosvenor
Baden Emerald Necklace
Today marks the 160th Anniversary of the Birth of Grand Duchess Hilda of Baden, who was born on this day in 1864! The daughter of Grand Duke Adolphe of Luxembourg and Princess Adelheid-Marie of Anhalt-Dessau, Princess Hilda became the last Grand Duchess of Baden, and to mark the Anniversary, we are featuring the Baden Emerald Necklace!
Funeral of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
The Royal Family gathered for the Funeral of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on this day in 2004, 20 years ago, for the longest-lived member of the Royal Family who had passed away at the age of 102.
Princess Helen of Serbia’s Diamond Flower Tiara
Today marks the 140th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Helen of Serbia, Princess Elena Petrovna of Russia, who was born on this day in 1884! The daughter of the first Yugoslavia King and niece of the Italian Queen, who married a Russian Prince that was assassinated during the Russian Revolution, Princess Helen possessed this striking heirloom Diamond Flower Tiara!
Ethiopian State Visit to The Netherlands, 1954
Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands hosted Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia on his State Visit to The Netherlands on this day in 1954, 70 years ago, during his Tour of Europe following a State Visit to the United Kingdom and to Greece.
Wedding of Lady Joanna Knatchbull
Royal and Noble Guests celebrated the Wedding of Lady Joanna Knatchbull, the elder daughter of Countess Mountbatten and Baron Brabourne, and Baron Hubert du Breuil in Kent on this day in 1983, 40 years ago.
The Mystery of Queen Azizah’s Aquamarine Tiara
On my visit to the Royal Palace in Kuantan to confirm the ‘discovery’ of Queen Mary’s Cartier Diamond Lozenge Bandeau last week, Queen (Tengku Ampuan) Azizah of Pahang tasked me with solving the mystery of her Aquamarine Tiara, which has a twin in Scotland.
Queen Sofia’s Sterlé Sapphire Brooch
Happy Birthday to Queen Sofia of Spain, who celebrates her 86th birthday today! An accomplished Greek Princess who became the first Queen Consort of Spain’s restored monarchy, Queen Sofia remains one of the most admired members of the Spanish Royal Family. Her jewelry collection is both rich in historic family heirlooms and contemporary treasures, including her exquisite Sterlé Sapphire Brooch, which we’re featuring today!
Princess Paley’s Cartier Aquamarine Parure
Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Paley, who passed away on this day in 1929! The noblewoman who had an affair with a widower Grand Duke and later became his morganatic wife, Princess Paley possessed some spectacular jewels, which included this splendid Princess Paley’s Cartier Aquamarine Tiara and Parure!
Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction at Sotheby’s in Geneva
The Treasure of Tsar Ferdinand of Bulgaria, the Jewels of the Ducal House of Bavaria, a Tiara from the niece of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Anglesey Diamond Négligé are among the magnificent Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction at Sotheby’s in Geneva later this month.
Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna’s Fabergé Diamond Chain
Today marks the 160th Anniversary of the Birth of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia, who was born on this day in 1864! Queen Victoria’s Hessian Granddaughter who married a Russian Grand Duke, became a saintly nun after his assassination and was eventually executed by the Bolsheviks, the Grand Duchess possessed a magnificent Jewellery Collection, which included this spectacular Fabergé Diamond Chain! Continue reading
Queen Letizia’s Sapphire Drop Earrings
Happy Birthday to Doña Leonor, The Princess of Asturias, who turns 19 today! The Heir to the Spanish Throne, who is set to become the first Spanish Queen Regnant since 1862, is expected to soon start wearing the impressive pieces from the Family’s Jewellery Collection, but today, we are featuring a piece borrowed from her mother’s Jewellery Collection, the Sapphire Drop Earrings!
Saxony Pearl Tiara
Today marks the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Maria Immacolata of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Princess of Saxony, who was born on this day in 1874! The Bourbon-Two Sicilies Princess who as the last First Lady of the Saxon Court, Princess Maria Immaculata possessed some spectacular heirlooms, which included the Saxony Pearl Tiara!
Duchess of Gloucester’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, who passed away on this day in 2004, at the age of 102! The daughter of the fabulously wealthy Duke of Buccleuch who married the third son of King George V and Queen Mary, the Duchess was the longest-lived member of the Royal Family, and possessed a fabulous collection of jewellery, which included the Gloucester Diamond Bandeau Tiara!
Bavarian Diamond Bow Brooch
Happy Birthday to Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein, who turns 57 today! The Bavarian Duchess married to the Heir and Regent of the small Alpine Principality, the Hereditary Princess has worn some spectacular Heirloom Jewels, which includes the Bavarian Diamond Bow Brooch!
Wedding Reception of Prince Muhammad of Pahang
The Royal Family of Pahang have been celebrating the Wedding of Prince Muhammad Iskandar Ri’ayatuddin Shah of Pahang, Tengku Arif Bendahara, the son of the Sultan of Pahang and Tengku Ampuan (Queen) Azizah, and Tengku Natasya Puteri Tengku Adnan at the Istana Abdulaziz in Kuantan this week, with an Akad Nikah Ceremony, the Istiadat Berinai Ceremony, and finally the Istiadat Bersanding Ceremony.
Queen Mary’s Diamond Lozenge Bandeau
We have a very exciting discovery to share with you today! This week, I am in the Sultanate of Pahang to celebrate the Wedding of Prince Muhammad of Pahang, Tengku Arif Bendahara, the son of the Sultan of Pahang and Tengku Ampuan (Queen) Azizah, and have discovered that Queen Azizah’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara is most probably Queen Mary’s lost Diamond Lozenge Bandeau!
Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Beatrice, who passed away on this day in 1944! The youngest daughter and lifelong companion of Queen Victoria, Princess Beatrice inherited some magnificent Royal Heirlooms, including Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara!
Princess Ashraf Pahlavi’s Ruby Necklace
Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Ashraf Pahlavi, who was born on this day in 1919! The twin sister of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran who was one of his top advisors and a strong women’s rights advocate, Princess Ashraf possessed some spectacular jewels, including her Ruby and Diamond Necklace!
Princess of Asturias Awards 2024
The Princess of Asturias was joined by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Sofia, and Infanta Sofia in Oviedo this week to preside over the 2024 Princess of Asturias Awards, to deliver a series of prizes to individuals, entities or companies from around the world who make notable achievements in the sciences, humanities, and public affairs.