The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh continued their six-month Commonwealth Tour in Australia when they arrived in Melbourne 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.
Princess Ira von Fürstenberg passed away earlier this week at the age of 83! The illustrious Agnelli Heiress who married the enterprising Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg at 15, and later became a Movie Star, a Designer, and a General Director for Valentino!
Happy Birthday to Princess Maria Gabriella of Savoy, who turns 84 today! The middle daughter of the last Italian King, who is an accomplished author preserving the history and legacy of the House of Savoy, Princess Maria Gabriella has possessed several Savoy Royal Heirlooms, but today’s piece was inherited from her legendary Belgian Grandmother: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium’s Diamond Bandeau!
Happy Birthday to Gloria, the Princess von Thurn und Taxis, who turns 63 today! The impoverished Schönburg-Glauchau Countess became the extravagant ‘Princess TNT’ in the 1980s and, after being widowed young, she transformed into a successful businesswoman to save the massive family fortune, facilitated through the sale of some family jewels, but much of the collection remains intact, so to mark her birthday, we are featuring the massive Thurn und Taxis Sapphire Tiara!
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh continued their six-month Commonwealth Tour in Australia when they arrived in Tasmania 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.
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Philippa, Countess of Galloway, who passed away on this day in 1974! The American Heiress who was the sister of Countess Carnarvon and married the Earl of Galloway, over the past few years we’ve been compiling our research on the Countess of Galloway’s Diamond Tiara! Continue reading
The Russian Imperial Family gathered to celebrate the Wedding of Prince Felix Yusupov and Princess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia at the Anichkov Palace on this day in 1914, 110 years ago, the last Royal Wedding of Tsarist Russia before the outbreak of the First World War and the Russian Revolution.
Happy Birthday to King Harald V of Norway, who turns 87 today! The popular third King of an independent Norwegian Dynasty who grew up in the United States during WWII and has reigned for over three decades, during King Harald’s Reign, the ladies of the Norwegian Royal Family have worn the symbolic insignia of the Royal Family Order of King Harald V!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Edwina, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who was born on this day in 1900! The vivacious Heiress who married Prince Philip’s ambitious uncle and lived an uninhibited life before serving with distinction in WWII and becoming the last Vicereine of India, Lady Mountbatten had a fascinating life and quite a lovely jewellery collection, which included this spectacular Art Deco Diamond Necklace! Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Countess Sussie of Rosenborg, who turns 74 today! The accomplished lawyer who is married to Queen Margrethe’s first cousin and could have been the current Queen of Denmark, Countess Sussie possesses some historic jewels, which include this spectacular Sapphire Clasp!
President Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imelda Marcos hosted Prince Juan Carlos and Princess Sofia of Spain, then the Heirs of Fascist Dictator General Franco and later the King and Queen of Spain, on their four-day visit to the Philippines on this day in 1974, 50 years ago, which came following their visits to the United States, Iran, and Ethiopia.
Welcome to the picturesque city of Potsdam, where the echoes of British royalty resonate amidst a backdrop of palatial splendor and historical intrigue. Join local Potsdam tour guide Matti, as he unravels the threads of British influence woven into the fabric of this charming city along the banks of the River Havel.
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe for the Wedding of Duchess Sophie of Württemberg and diplomat Antonio Manuel Rôxo de Ramos-Bandeira at Schloss Altshausen on this day in 1969, 55 years ago.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the annual Sunday Service at at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on February 18th, a week after it was announced that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and will postpone public-facing duties while undergoing treatment.
Happy Birthday to Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, who turns 40 today! The Belgian Countess who is set to be the Consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, she has access to an enormous collection of heirloom jewels, but her own acquisitions includes this striking Diamond Butterfly Tiara!
Happy Birthday to Archduchess Marie Astrid of Austria, who turns 70 today! The Luxembourg Princess, the elder sister of Grand Duke Henri, studied to be a nurse before she married an Archduke and has worn several spectacular jewels, including the splendid Luxembourg Aquamarine Tiara!
Happy Birthday to Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg, who turns 33 today! The only daughter of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Princess Alexandra has worn a plethora of important Heirloom Jewels, including today’s piece: The Luxembourg Turquoise Tiara!
Last night, Queen Camilla wore one of the Queen Mother’s Art Deco Cartier Diamond Bracelets for the first time! The five Bracelets were the newlywed Duke of York’s versatile Christmas and Birthday Gifts to his Duchess between 1923 and 1925, , which were inherited by their daughter, the late Queen, and are now worn by Queen Camilla!
Today marks the 35th Anniversary of the Death of Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda, who passed away on this day in 1989! The legendary Baroda Pearl Necklace belonged to the Maharajas of Baroda for over a century before being broken up for the infamous Maharani Sita Devi, the ‘Indian Wallis Simpson’!
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh continued their six-month Commonwealth Tour in Australia when they arrived in Canberra 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.
