The historic Greek Emerald Parure and Greek Ruby Parure were among the Wedding Gifts received by King Constantine II of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark which went on display in Athens on this day in 1964, 60 years ago, a few days before their Wedding.
King Constantine II and the Greek Royal Family greeted Royal Guests and Relatives as they arrived in Athens on this day in 1964, 60 years ago, ahead of his Wedding to Princess Anne Marie of Denmark.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the annual Sunday Service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle on September 15th, during their annual stay on the Balmoral Estate in the Scottish Highlands.
Happy Birthday to Queen Letizia of the Spain, who is celebrating her 52nd Birthday today! For the past decade, the Queen has been the main wearer of the historic pieces from the Spanish Jewel Vault, while also showcasing pieces from her own personal collection. On special occasions, Her Majesty has also borrowed some pieces from her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia, including the Diamond Bow Brooch we are featuring today!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Grace of Monaco, who tragically passed away on this day in 1982! The glamorous American Actress who became the Princess of the small Mediterranean Principality, Princess Grace possessed a small jewellery collection and frequently borrowed jewels, including this striking Ruby Tiara!
The Danish Royal Family hosted their cousin King Olav V of Norway on a three-day State Visit to Denmark on this day in 1974, 50 years ago, which was the first incoming State Visit to Queen Margrethe’s Reign, a year after the Danish State Visit to Norway in 1973.
The Belgian Royal Family announced the Engagement of Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium, the Duke of Brabant and Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz at the Royal Château de Laeken in Brussels on this day in 1999, 25 years ago!
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives joined European High Society for the Wedding of Princess Maria Theresia of Thurn und Taxis and Hugo Wilson at St. Joseph’s Church in Tutzing on this day in 2014, 10 years ago.
The Prince of Wales inspected the Guard, presented Awards, and gave a Speech as he presided over the Sovereign’s Parade on behalf of King Charles III at the Royal Air Force College in Cranwell on September 12th in Sleaford.
Queen Margrethe II joined King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark as they hosted their first Royal Yacht Dannebrog Dinner (Strygemindag) in Christian VII’s Palace at Amalienborg on September 11th, marking the end of the Royal Yacht’s Sailing Season.
Happy Birthday to Che Puan Besar (Dowager Queen) Kalsom of Pahang, who turns 73 today! The accomplished consort of one of the most illustrious Malay States for almost three decades, the former Sultanah Kalsom has worn many splendid Tiaras, with her favourite being this Diamond Tiara!
Royal and Noble Guests celebrated the Wedding of Countess Annina Bruges von Pfuel and Caspar at the Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul Mittenwald in Bavaria over the weekend, with a Reception held at the Schloss Elmau Hotel.
Happy Birthday to Queen Paola of Belgium, who turns 85 today! The beautiful Italian Aristocrat who married the younger brother of the Belgian King, Paola eventually became the Queen Consort and is the mother of the current King of the Belgians. With one of the smallest jewellery collections among her counterparts, over the years, Queen Paola has often worn this Garnet Suite!
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended the Secretary of State’s Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle in Belfast on the afternoon of September 10th, during a visit to Northern Ireland.
The Swedish Royal Family joined the King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden for the Opening of the Session of Parliament (Riksmötets Öppnande) in Stockholm on September 11th, ahead of a Service at the Storkyrkan and a Concert at the Royal Opera.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain led Spanish High Society at the Funeral of Alejandro Fernández de Araoz at the Iglesia San Francisco de Borja in Madrid on September 9th, following the Funeral of Juan Gómez-Acebo, Viscount of La Torre.
Today marks the 110th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Maria Elisabeth of Bavaria, Princess of Orléans-Braganza, who was born on this day in 1914! Her magnificent heirloom Diamond Bow Tiara was first sold to a Rio Museum and more recently worn by a Brazilian Socialite!
Royal Guests and Relatives celebrated the Wedding of Princess Isabelle of Orléans and Count Friedrich Karl von Schönborn-Buchheim at the Chapelle Royale de Dreux on this day in 1964, 60 years ago.
The Princess of Wales announced that she has completed her chemotherapy treatment and will undertake light public engagements in the coming months, with a video of the Family filmed in Norfolk last month.
Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Birth of Raine, Countess Spencer, who was born on this day in 1929! The ‘Triple Countess’ who was the stepmother of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Countess had access to many splendid jewellery collections, but today’s piece, her Diamond Tiara, was in her personal collection!
