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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Former Royal Chef Graham Newbould cooks dishes served on the Royal Yacht Britannia, at Balmoral Castle, and Highgrove in ‘Secrets of the Royal Kitchen’.
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!
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
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.
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!
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
The Norwegian Royal Family hosted the British Royal Family in Bergen on this day in 1969, 55 years ago, during their Holiday in Norway on the Royal Yacht Britannia. The British and Norwegian Royal Families have had a long and close family relationship for over a century.
Happy Birthday to Baroness Helle Reedtz-Thott, who turns 50 today! The Danish Lawyer and Chatelaine of Gavnø Castle who is a close friend of Queen Mary of Denmark and a godmother of Prince Vincent, Baroness Helle Reedtz-Thott acquired this striking Pearl and Diamond Tiara at Sotheby’s in 2018!
Today marks the 110th Anniversary of the Birth of Alastair Windsor, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, who was born on this Day in 1914. The great-grandson of both Queen Victoria and her son King Edward VII lost his Princely Title during the First World War and mysteriously died in Canada during the Second World War.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark, as well as Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, attended the Funeral of former Royal Court Chief Per Thornit at the Holmens Kirke in Copenhagen on August 8th. Per Thornit served in the Danish Royal Household for 25 years.
