Selangor Diamond Crescent Tiara
Happy Birthday to Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, the Tengku Permaisuri (Queen) of Selangor, who turns 53 today! The former News Presenter who is now the Queen of Malaysia’s largest and wealthiest Sultanate, to mark the day, we are featuring the splendid Selangor Diamond Crescent Tiara!
Frances Shand Kydd’s Diamond Earrings
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of the Hon. Frances Shand Kydd, who passed away on this day in 2004! To mark the Anniversary, we are featuring her striking Diamond Earrings, which were famously loaned to her youngest daughter, Princess Diana, on her Wedding Day!
Wedding of Prince Constantin von Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg and Countess Sophia von der Schulenburg
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of Prince Constantin von Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg and Countess Sophia von der Schulenburg at the Església de Sant Bartolomeu in Mallorca on June 1st.
Coronation of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan, 1974
18-year-old King Jigme Singye Wangchuck was crowned as the 4th Dragon King of Bhutan in the Tashichho Dzong in Thimpu on this day in 1974, 50 years ago, creating the happiest nation in Asia during his 34-year reign.
Russian Royal Family in Romania, 1914
The Romanian Royal Family received the Russian Imperial Family on their State Visit to Constanța, on the shores of the Black Sea, on this day in 1914, 110 years ago, shortly before the outbreak of the First World War. Continue reading
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan
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 on this day last year, followed by a Banquet at the Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman.
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Viscount Althorp and the Hon. Frances Roche
The extended Royal Family were among the Guests at the Wedding of Viscount Althorp, the Heir to Earl Spencer, and the Hon. Frances Roche, at Westminster Abbey on this day in 1954, 70 years ago, which was followed by a Reception at St. James’s Palace.
Banquet at Lansdowne House, 1924
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Wedding of Count Alexander of Schönburg-Glauchau and Princess Irina of Hesse
Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess Sophie of Greece, Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis and Princess Michael of Kent were among the Royal Relatives at the Wedding of Count Alexander of Schönburg-Glauchau and Princess Irina of Hesse on this day in 1999, 25 years ago.
Theatre Performance at Fredensborg Palace, 1954
Crown Princess Margrethe, Princess Benedikte and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark dressed in historic costumes and spectacular heirloom jewels as they portrayed their ancestors for Theatre Performances at Fredensborg Palace on this day in 1954, 70 years ago.
Empress Joséphine’s Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 210th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Joséphine of the French, who passed away on this day in 1814! The legendary French Empress had a spectacular Jewellery Collection, and while it is unlikely that anything more than a portion of this Diamond Tiara was worn by the legendary Empress Joséphine for her Coronation, it was loaned by Van Cleef & Arpels to several Royal Ladies in recent decades!
Lady May Abel Smith’s Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of Lady May Abel Smith, who passed away on this day in 1994! Queen Mary’s niece, who was born a Princess of Teck, and married an Army officer who served as Governor of Queensland, Lady May possessed this spectacular Diamond Spike Tiara!
Grand Duke Henri at Windsor Castle
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg had Dinner with King Charles III at Windsor Castle last night, while on a short stay in England. Continue reading
Queen Sofia’s Pink Topaz Tiara
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Countess Estelle Bernadotte, who passed away on this day in 1984! The American Heiress who married the Swedish Count and became a beloved member of the Swedish Royal Family, Countess Estelle possessed Queen Sofia’s Pink Topaz Tiara!
F1 Grand Prix Gala in Monaco
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the F1 Grand Prix Gala at the Sporting Monte-Carlo (Salle des Etoiles) in Monte Carlo on the evening of May 27th, following the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco, one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world held since 1929.
Wedding of the Hereditary Prince of Anhalt and Princess Elisabeth of Hesse-Kassel, 1884
The Danish Royal Family, the Tsarina of Russia and the Princess of Wales were among the Royal Relatives from around Europe who gathered to celebrate the Wedding of the Hereditary Prince of Anhalt and Princess Elisabeth of Hesse-Kassel at Schloss Philippsruhe in Hanau on this day in 1884, 140 years ago.
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Crown Prince Hamzah of Jordan
Three Kings, Six Queens, and the Heirs of Spain, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Greece, and Brunei were among the Royal Guests at the Wedding of then Crown Prince Hamzah of Jordan and Princess Noor bint Asem at the Zahran Palace in Amman on this day in 2004, 20 years ago.
King Frederik X’s 56th Birthday
The extended Danish Royal Family joined King Frederik X on the Balcony of Frederik VIII’s Palace in Amalienborg to celebrate his 56th Birthday on May 26th. This was the first time the Danish Royal Family have celebrated the King’s Birthday following the Accession of King Fredrik X in January upon the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II.