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Dame Nellie Melba’s Cartier Devant-de-Corsage

Thurn und Taxis Sapphire Tiara

Princess Olga’s Emerald Earrings

Prince and Princess of Wales at the BAFTAs

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The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) Ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall in London on the evening of February 22nd, attending for the first time since 2023.

Duchess of Kent’s Pearl Flower Brooch

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ 1 Comment

Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of the late Duchess of Kent, who was born on this day in 1933! The Baronet’s daughter who married the late Queen’s first cousin and was a working royal for over 40 years before retiring from royal duties, the Duchess possessed some spectacular heirloom Jewels, which included this Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch!

Min Stora Dag Party at the Royal Palace of Stockholm

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Princess Madeleine and Princess Leonore of Sweden held a Tea Party for her patronage Min Stora Dag at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on this day in 2016, 10 years ago, which is one of our favourite Royal Engagements.

Today in Royal History | February 22

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The Death of Iona Campbell, Duchess of Argyll in 2024

[Argyll Tiara]

The Death of Philippa, Countess of Galloway in 1974

[Countess of Galloway’s Diamond Tiara]

The 58th Birthday of Princess Delphine of Belgium

The Birth of the Duchess of Kent in 1932

The Birth of the 10th Duchess of Marlborough in 1900

[Boucheron Pearl Tiara | Pearl Necklace]

The Wedding of Prince Felix Yusupov and Princess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia in 1914

The Argentine State Visit to Spain in 2017

The Min Stora Dag Party at the Royal Palace of Stockholm in 2016

Princess Diana in Pakistan in 1996

The British State Visit to Qatar in 1979

The British State Visit to Malaysia in 1972

The Queen opens Tasmanian Parliament in 1954

Queen Marie-Amélie’s Pearl Earrings

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Following the theft of her Sapphire Parure from the Louvre last year, a pair of Mellerio Pearl Earrings which Queen Marie-Amélie of The French inherited from her mother, Queen Maria Carolina of Naples, and were worn for decades by the late Countess of Paris are on sale for $8 million at M.S. Rau of New Orleans!

Order of St. Olav

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Happy Birthday to King Harald V of Norway, who turns 88 today! King Harald V is the Grand Master of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav, the highest Norwegian Order of Chivalry awarded to Norwegian Citizens, Foreign Royalty and Heads of State!

Today in Royal History | February 21

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The 46th Birthday of King Jigme of Bhutan

The 89th Birthday of King Harald V of Norway

[Order of St. Olav | Norwegian Royal Orders | Royal Family Order of King Harald V]

The Death of Edwina, Countess Mountbatten of Burma in 1960

Prince Henrik Memorial Concert in 2019

The Christening of Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands and Prince Bernhard of Orange-Nassau in 1970

The Queen in Lisbon in 1957

The Shah of Iran and Queen Soraya in London in 1955

Mountbatten Tiara

Pearl and Diamond Tiara

Pearl Star Tiara

Cartier Tutti Frutti Bandeau

Art Deco Diamond Necklace

Emerald Necklace

Diamond Floral Necklace

Diamond Bow Brooch

Danish State Dinner at the White House

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

President George HW Bush and First Lady Barbra Bush held a State Dinner for Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik of Denmark at the White House on this day in 1991, 35 years ago, during their State Visit to the United States.

Royal Family at the Re-Opening of the Royal Opera House

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

The Royal Family celebrated the re-opening of the Royal Opera House following the Second World War on this day in 1946, 80 years ago, with a Gala Performance of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ by the Sadler’s Wells Ballet Company in Covent Garden.

Today in Royal History | February 20

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The 12th Birthday of Princess Leonore of Sweden

The 76th Birthday of Countess Sussie of Rosenborg

[Queen Alexandrine’s Fringe Tiara | Princess Helena’s Diamond Bandeau | Diamond Meander | Sapphire Clasp]

The Birth of Kathleen Kennedy, Marchioness of Hartington in 1920

The Birth of Princess Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife in 1867

[Fife Tiara | Fife Fringe Tiara | Diamond Floral Tiara]

The Wedding of Princess Marie Louise of Bulgaria and Prince Karl of Leiningen in 1957

[Bulgarian Köchert Tiara]

The Queen at London Fashion Week in 2018

The Funeral of Prince Henrik of Denmark in 2018

The Canadian State Visit to Sweden in 2017

The Danish State Dinner at the White House in 1991

The Danish State Visit to the United States in 1991

Prince Juan Carlos and Princess Sofia in the Philippines in 1974

The Queen in Hobart in 1954

The Royal Family at the Re-Opening of the Royal Opera House in 1946

A Gala Performance at Covent Garden in 1946

Queen Alexandrine’s Fringe Tiara

Princess Helena’s Diamond Bandeau

Diamond Meander

Sapphire Clasp

Funeral of Princess Désirée of Sweden, Baroness Silfverschiöld

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

The extended Swedish Royal Family were at the Funeral of Princess Désirée of Sweden, Baroness Silfverschiöld at the Slottskyrkan of the Royal Palace of Stockholm on February 19th. The elder sister of the Swedish King who married a Swedish Baron, Princess Désirée passed away at Koberg Castle in Västergötland at the age of 87 last month.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been Arrested

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office at his home in Norfolk on February 19th, his 66th Birthday. This comes after King Charles III initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew due to allegations of misconduct and his ill-judged relationship with the Epstein.. Continue reading →

Wedding of Count Carl Johan Bernadotte

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Prince Carl Johan of Sweden gave up his Royal Title when he married Swedish journalist Kerstin Wijkmark at the Riverside Church in New York City on this day in 1946, 80 years ago!

Today in Royal History | February 19

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The 65th Birthday of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, Duke of York

The Birth of Traute, Princess of Lippe in 1925

[Lippe Diamond Tiara]

The Birth of Maharani Indira Devi of Cooch Behar in 1892

The Wedding of Duchess Sophie of Württemberg in 1969

The Wedding of Count Carl Johan Bernadotte in 1946

Prince and Princess of Wales at BAFTA in 2023

The Commonwealth Fashion Exchange Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2018

The British State Visit to Saudi Arabia in 1979

The British State Visit to Singapore in 1972

Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko in Malaysia in 1970

The Royal Film Performance in 1951

The Norwegian State Visit to Denmark in 1948

Grand Duchess Stéphanie’s Diamond Earrings

February 18, 2026February 19, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Happy Birthday to Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, who turns 42 today! The Belgian Countess who is now the Consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, she has an enormous collection of heirloom jewels, as well as these magnificent antique Diamond Earrings!

Queen Komal’s Diamond Tiara

February 18, 2026February 19, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Happy Birthday to Queen Komal of Nepal, who turns 75 today! The sister and sister-in-law of the beloved Sovereigns who tragically came to the Throne, after a violent massacre, in the midst of Civil War which led to the abolition of the 250 year-old Nepalese Monarchy, today we are featuring her FRED Diamond Tiara!

Today in Royal History | February 18

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The Death of Princess Ira von Fürstenberg in 2023

The 42nd Birthday of Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg

The 51st Birthday of Hereditary Princess Priscilla zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn

[Diamond Flower Tiara | Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn Pearl Tiara]

The 75th Birthday of Queen Komal of Nepal

[Nepalese Emerald Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Nepalese Diamond Tiara]

The Birth of Princess Christina of the Netherlands in 1947

[Dutch Laurel Wreath Tiara | Queen Juliana’s Turquoise Chain]

The Wedding of King Letsie III of Lesotho in 2000

King Constantine’s Memorial Service at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens in 2023

The BAFTAs 2018

The Danish State Visit to Britain in 2000

The British State Visit to Portugal in 1957

Duchess of Albany’s Diamond Necklace

February 17, 2026March 29, 2026 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Today marks the 165th Anniversary of the birth of Princess Helena, Duchess of Albany, who was born on this day in 1861. The Waldeck and Pyrmont Princess who was married to Queen Victoria’s youngest son, the Duchess possessed some lovely jewels, most of which are with her descendants, like her Diamond Necklace!