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.
Today marks the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Empress Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, who was born on this day in 1824! The Princess of Hesse who married the the reforming Tsar Alexander II, Tsarina Maria Alexandrovna had a massive Jewellery Collection, but among the most magnificent pieces was the Russian Imperial Diamond Necklace!
Happy Birthday to Lady Nicholas Windsor, who celebrates her 55th Birthday today! The accomplished Croatian Aristocrat who became the daughter-in-law of the Duke and Duke of Kent and the first member of the British Royal Family to marry at the Vatican, Lady Nicholas has worn this striking Sapphire Necklace Tiara!
The Greek Royal Family joined Emperor Hallie Selassie of Ethiopia for a Service at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens on this day in 1954, 70 years ago, during the Ethiopian State Visit to Greece.
The Queen and Princess Margaret joined the Queen Mother to celebrate her 54th Birthday at the Royal Court Theatre in London on this day in 1954, 70 years ago.
Happy Birthday to Princess Irene of The Netherlands, who turns 85 today! The second daughter of Queen Juliana who caused much scandal when she converted to Catholicism and gave up her place in the line of succession to marry the Duke of Parma, so to mark her Birthday, we are featuring the magnificent Bourbon-Parma Tiara!
Happy Birthday to Queen Azizah of Pahang, the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, who turns 64 today! The beloved Johor Princess who became the inspirational Tengku Ampuan of Pahang and served as the XVI Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen) of Malaysia, Queen Azizah, who we met in London last year, has a splendid jewellery collection, which includes this spectacular Diamond Fringe Necklace!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, who was born on this day in 1900! The Scottish Aristocrat who unexpectedly became the popular wartime Queen and then the beloved Queen Mother for half a century, we have featured many of her jewels over the years and to mark the day today, we are featuring the Queen Mother’s Cartier Lily Brooch!
The Queen and Princess Margaret joined the Queen Mother for a Performance of ‘The Importance Of Being Earnest’ at the Theatre Royal in Haymarket, after the Royal Family celebrated the Queen Mother’s 99th Birthday at Clarence House in London on this day in 1999, 25 years ago!
The Jordanian Royal Family are celebrating the Birth of Princess Iman Bint Al Hussein of Jordan, the first child of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein, on August 3rd in Amman. Seven Kings, Nine Queens, and the Heirs of Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, The Netherlands, Liechtenstein, and Oman were among the Royal Guests at the Wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Rajwa Al Saif last year, followed by a Banquet at the Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman.
