Hesse Emerald Cross

Today marks the 110th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Sophie of Greece and Hannover, who was born on this day in 1914! The sister of the late Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Sophie was married to Prince Christoph of Hesse and after his untimely death during the Second World War, married Prince George William of Hanover, being a constant presence at GreekBritish, and German Royal events throughout the 20th century, so we are featuring her heirloom Hesse Emerald Cross!

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Japanese State Visit to Britain

King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom are hosting the Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan on their long-awaited State Visit to the United Kingdom this week, which was originally scheduled for 2020. Despite the fractious years of the Second World War, the British Royal Family and the Japanese Imperial Family have had a close relationship over the past 150 years.

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Infanta Beatriz’s Diamond Earrings 

Today marks the 115th Anniversary of the Birth of Infanta Beatriz of Spain, Princess of Civitella-Cesi, who was born on this day in 1909! The eldest daughter of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, who married an illustrious Italian Aristocrat and lived a glamours life in Rome, Doña Beatriz possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, which included a pair of enormous Diamond Drop Earrings!

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