Happy 60th Birthday to Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh! The late Queen’s hardworking youngest son, who had a production company but is now a working Royal and heavily involved in the legacy of his late father’s Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Prince Edward has designed a couple of jewels for his Duchess, including this spectacular Black and White Pearl Suite!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Lilian of Sweden, who died on this day in 2013! The Welsh Actress who waited 30 years to marry her Swedish Prince and became a beloved member of the Swedish Royal Family, Princess Lilian possessed a spectacular collection of jewels, which included this Amethyst and Pearl Necklace!
Princess Beatrice and Count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Lord and Lady Dalmeny, and Lord Edward and Lady Alexandra Spencer-Churchill were among the Guests at a spectacular Ball at Blenheim Palace on the evening of March 8th, in aid of children’s charity Starlight.
Royal Relatives from around Europe joined the extended Spanish Royal Family to celebrate the Wedding of Princess Isabel Alfonsa of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Infanta of Spain and Count Jan Kanty Zamoyski in the Chapel of the Royal Palace of Madrid on this day in 1929, which was the last Spanish Royal Wedding before the Royal Family were forced out of Spain in exile in 1931.
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh continued their six-month Commonwealth Tour in Australia when they arrived in Brisbane on this day in 1954, following Tours around the United Kingdom after the Queen’s Coronation. The stops in Bermuda, Jamaica, Panama, Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand and Australia were followed by visits to Ceylon, Aden, Uganda, Malta and Gibraltar.
Happy Birthday to Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho of Tonga, who turns 70 today! The aristocrat bride who married a third son and became the Queen Consort of the last surviving indigenous Pacific Kingdom, Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho does not have many heirloom jewels, so today, we are featuring her striking Crown!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Louise of Sweden, who passed away on this day in 1965! The Battenberg Princess who became a Lady and then married the widower future King of Sweden, despite frequently declaring that she would ‘never marry a king or a widower’, Queen Louise possessed the magnificent Swedish Royal Jewels, which included the spectacular two-centuries old Karl Johan Earrings!
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Marion, Countess of Harewood, who passed away on this day in 2014! The Austrian Pianist who was married to a King’s grandson and later a scandalous MP, the Countess was never seen wearing the jewels of her mother-in-law, Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, but primarily wore this heirloom Diamond Floral Tiaras!
Happy Birthday to Infanta Margarita, Duchess of Soria and Hernani, who turns 85 today! As the younger sister of King Juan Carlos and the aunt of King Felipe, she has attended a plethora of glittering events over the decades, and to mark her birthday, we are featuring the Jewels of Infanta Margarita of Spain!
After returning from a month-long Commonwealth Tour, the newlywed Princess Anne presented the 1974 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) at the Royal Albert Hall in London on this day in 1974, 50 years ago, a few weeks before her kidnapping attempt.
Last month, the 4th Baron Rothschild passed away at the age of 87. The Head of the British branch of the prominent Rothschild Family, Lord Rothschild owned the spectacular Heirlooms of the Rothschild Family, which are on permanent display in the ‘A Rothschild Treasury’ Exhibition at Waddesdon Manor!
Happy Birthday to Infanta Maria Francisca, Duchess of Coimbra, who turns 27 today! The second child and only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Braganza, pretenders to the defunct Portuguese throne, the Infanta got married to Duarte Sousa Araújo in a lavish ceremony in October 2023 and to mark the day, we are featuring the first tiara from the family’s collection that she has worn: the Braganza Floral Necklace Tiara!
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh made a return to royal duties following the birth of Prince Charles with a three-day visit to Edinburgh on this day in 1949, 75 years ago, as part of an extended series of Tours around various parts of the United Kingdom.
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, who was born on this day in 1877! Among the spectacular Wedding Gifts to the Vanderbilt Heiress when she married the Duke of Marlborough was this historic Pearl Necklace, which reportedly belonged to Catherine the Great or Empress Eugenie!
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attended a Gala Performance of the Comedie Française, the French National Theatre, at the Savoy Hotel in London on this day in 1939, 85 years ago, ahead of the French State Visit to Britain.
Happy Birthday to Serena, Countess of Snowdon, who turns 54 today! The accomplished Earl’s daughter who married (and divorced) Princess Margaret’s only son and became the late Queen’s beloved niece-in-law, the Countess possesses Princess Margaret’s striking Art Deco Diamond Clips, which originate from Queen Mary!
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg are hosting President Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic and First Lady Eva Pavlová on their State Visit to Luxembourg from February 29 to March 1st.
Sad news! Iona Campbell, the Dowager Duchess of Argyll has passed away at the age of 78. The aristocratic widow of the 12th Duke of Argyll was the chatelaine of Inveraray Castle for almost 30 years and a Patroness of the Royal Caledonian Ball.
Prince Charles and Princess Anne joined the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret for the Royal Performance of Rudelf Nureyev’s production of ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London on this day in 1968.
