Four Kings and Five Queens led 104 Royals from around Europe for the Greek Royal Family’s legendary ‘Cruise of Kings’ of the Mediterranean, Aegean, and the Ionian Seas on ‘Agamemnon’ on this day in 1954, 70 years ago.
Royal Cruise on Agamemnon, 1954
Wedding of Aoun Jumaa and Lina Abbas
The Jordanian Royal Family gathered to celebrate the Wedding of Aoun Jumaa, a nephew of King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Lina Abbas in Amman on August 20th.
Princess Margaret’s Ruby Earrings
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Margaret, the Queen’s late sister, who was born on this day in 1930! As one of the leading members of the Royal Family for decades, the late Princess had a huge collection of jewellery, which included her Ruby Girandole Earrings!
Virginia Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie
Sad news last weekend; Virginia Ogilvy, the Dowager Countess of Airlie has passed away at the age of 91! The American Heiress was married to the 13th Earl of Airlie for over 70 years and served as a Lady-in-Waiting to the late Queen for five decades.
King Charles arrives at Balmoral Castle
King Charles III was officially welcomed by the Royal Regiment of Scotland and members of the public as he arrived at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire on August 19th, to take up residence for the Royal Family’s annual Summer Holiday.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Ruby Crescent Brooch
Happy Birthday to Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, who turns 51 today! The once controversial single mother set to be the future Queen of Norway, who is now suffering from pulmonary fibrosis, after featuring all of her Jewels last year, we are focusing on her Ruby Crescent Brooch!
Church at Balmoral
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the annual Sunday Service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle on August 18th, during their annual stay on the Balmoral Estate in the Scottish Highlands.
Leuchtenberg Fabergé Tiara
Today marks the 205th Anniversary of the Birth of Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia, Duchess of Leuchtenberg, who was born on this day in 1819! The Tsar’s daughter who married the grandson of Empress Joséphine, today we are featuring the Leuchtenberg Fabergé Tiara!
Wedding of Duchess Katharina of Oldenburg and Count Clemens Moy de Sons
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of Duchess Katharina of Oldenburg and Count Clemens Moy de Sons in Rastede in Oldenburg on July 13th.
Secrets of the Royal Kitchen
Former Royal Chef Graham Newbould cooks dishes served on the Royal Yacht Britannia, at Balmoral Castle, and Highgrove in ‘Secrets of the Royal Kitchen’.
Queen Juliana’s Turquoise Chain
Today marks the 5th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Christina of the Netherlands, who passed away on this day in 2019! King Willem-Alexander’s musical aunt, who was born blind and gave up her succession rights to marry her Cuban ex-husband, Princess Christina once wore Queen Juliana’s Gold and Turquoise Chain!
Wedding of Archduke Pál von Habsburg
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives from around Europe gathered to celebrate the Wedding of Archduke Pál von Habsburg-Lothringen and Antonia Lütz at the Bonner Münster in Bonn on July 27th. Continue reading
Liechtenstein National Day 2024
The Liechtenstein Princely Family gathered for the annual National Day (Staatsfeiertag) Celebrations in Vaduz on August 15th, this year marking the 20th Anniversary of Hereditary Prince Alois’s Regency.
Queen Mary’s City of London Choker
Happy Birthday to the Princess Royal, who turns 74 today! The only daughter of the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, and one of the most hardworking members of the family, Princess Anne has amassed quite a large jewellery collection, which included Queen Mary’s City of London Choker!
Johor Royal Tiaras
Happy Birthday to Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah of Malaysia, who turns 65 today! The accomplished Perak Princess who is the consort of the Sultan of Johor and the current Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen) of Malaysia, Queen Zarith Sofiah has gained access to the Gandik Diraja Tiara but has a spectacular collection of jewels, so we are featuring the Johor Royal Tiaras today! Continue reading
Countess of Paris’ Diamond Earrings
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Madame, The Countess of Paris, who was born on this day in 1911! The French-born Brazilian Princess who was the Consort of the Head of the House of Orléans for over sixty years and the mother of eleven illustriously married children, the Countess possessed some spectacular heirlooms, like these Diamond Earrings!
Queen Sirikit’s Emerald Flower Earrings
Happy Birthday to Queen Sirikit of Thailand, who is celebrating her 92nd Birthday today! The glamorous Princess who became the popular Thai Queen Consort for almost 70 years and is now the much respected Queen Mother, Queen Sirikit possesses an incredible jewellery collection, which includes these Emerald Flower Earrings!
Church at Balmoral Castle
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the annual Sunday Service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle on August 11th, during their annual stay on the Balmoral Estate in the Scottish Highlands.
Engagement of Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Jonas Bergström
The Swedish Royal Court announced the Engagement of Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Jonas Bergström at Solliden Palace on the Island of Öland on this day in 2009, 15 years ago, which ended after he was caught cheating.
Royalty at 2024 Olympics
Royal Guests and Heads of State from around the world are attending the 2024 Paris Olympics these past two weeks, following the Opening Ceremony, a Gala Dinner at the Louvre and a Reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Continue reading