The Belgian Royal Family gathered to celebrate the Graduation of Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford on July 23rd, as she completed her three-year Bachelor at Lincoln College, just a few days after Belgian National Day.
King Constantine II of Greece and his fiancée Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark posed for the Press while on Holiday at the Villa Mon Repos in Corfu on this day in 1964, 60 years ago, two months before their Wedding in September.
A King and two Queens led exiled Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe at the Wedding of Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta and Princess Claude of Orléans at the Igreja Paroquial De São Pedro De Sintra on this day in 1964, 60 years ago, following the Civil Wedding and a Party in Sintra.
The Belgian Royal Family celebrated National Day 2024 with a series of events on July 20th and 21st. The day commemorates July 21st, 1831 on which Prince Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha swore allegiance to the new Belgian constitution, thus becoming the first Head of State of an independent state of Belgium under a constitutional monarchy and parliament.
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen María Cristina of Spain, who was born on this day in 1858! The Austrian Archduchess, from the Habsburg-Teschen branch, who become the second wife of King Alfonso XII before serving as Spain’s Regent for 17 years after his premature death, ‘Doña Virtudes’ was known for her strong religious beliefs, austerity and staidness. Despite that, Her Majesty had a great interest in jewellery, amassing a splendid collection comprising, among many others, a stunning Pearl and Diamond Brooch which we are featuring today!
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered for the Civil Wedding of Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta and Princess Claude of Orléans in Sintra on this day in 1964, 60 years ago, on the eve of their Religious Wedding at the Igreja Paroquial De São Pedro De Sintra.
Royal Guests and Relatives from Brunei, Bahrain and the Malay Sultanates celebrated the Installation of the XVII Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) and Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen) of Malaysia with a Banquet at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on the evening of July 20th, following the Installation Ceremony held in the morning.
Royalty and Heads of States from around the Malay Peninsula have gathered for the Installation of Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar of Johor as the XVII Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) in a series of Ceremonies at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on July 20th, after his Accession in January. Malaysia is the world’s only rotational monarchy, where the Hereditary Rulers of Nine of the Malay States are elected as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) for a 5-year term by the Conference of Rulers. The new Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong are expected to reign until 2029.
The Malaysian Royal Court released Official Portraits of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) and Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen of Malaysia) ahead of the Sultan of Johor’s Installation as the XVII Yang di-Pertuan Agong later today.
Camille Gottlieb joined Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco as they presided over the 75th annual Gala de la Croix Rouge Monégasque (Monaco Red Cross Ball) on July 19th in the Salle des Etoiles of the Sporting Monte-Carlo.
Buckingham Palace has released the Official Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand Portraits of King Charles III and Queen Camilla wearing their Commonwealth Insignia, which were taken by Millie Pilkington in the White Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace in June 2024.
King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret attended the Coming-Out Ball for the Queen’s twin nieces, Mary and Patricia Bowes-Lyon, at Londonderry House on Park Lane on this day in 1949, 75 years ago.
The British Peeresses glittered in their Heirloom Tiaras (possibly for the last time) as King Charles and Queen Camilla presided over yesterday’s splendid State Opening of Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster!
The Queen and British Royal Family hosted Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates on his State Visit to Britain on this day in 1989, 35 years ago, following the Queen’s State Visit to the United Arab Emirates in 1979.
Queen Camilla joined King Charles III as he presided over the Official Opening of the Session of Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London on July 17th, the second of the King’s Reign following the Coronation.
Happy Birthday to Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom, who turns 77 today! The Queen can magnificently carry off some massive Tiaras and has a large collection of chokers and modern jewels among a series of Royal Heirlooms, but in recent years, she has frequently worn what we are terming ‘Queen Camilla’s Coronation Earrings’!
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Susan of Albania, who passed away on this day in 2004! The Australian-born Consort of the exiled King Leka II, Queen Susan possessed some lovely jewels, including this Diamond Necklace!
Happy Birthday to Lady Glenconner, who celebrates her 92nd Birthday today! The daughter of the 5th Earl and Countess of Leicester who grew up at the magnificent Holkham Hall, was a Maid-of-Honour at the Queen’s Coronation, and married the eccentric Baron Glenconner who developed Mustique, later becoming Princess Margaret’s Lady-in-Waiting, and now a bestselling Author, Lady Glenconner has lived a varied life, often wearing spectacular jewels, which include these magnificent Diamond Earrings!
Happy Birthday to Countess Marianne Bernadotte of Wisborg, Princess Bernadotte, who turns 100 today! The last surviving aunt of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Countess Marianne has been a beloved member of the Swedish Royal Family for over six decades, so to mark her birthday, we are featuring the Jewels of Countess Marianne Bernadotte!
