Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom, who died on this day in 1935! The daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and the sister of King George V and Queen Maud of Norway, who never married and remained the lifelong companion of her mother, Princess Victoria herself acquired this…

Feature The Death of Fortune FitzRoy, the Dowager Duchess of Grafton in 2021 [The Duchess of Grafton’s Tiara] The 19th Birthday of Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway The Death of Prince Andrew of Greece in 1944 The Death of Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll in 1939 [Pearl and Diamond Fringe Tiara | Diamond Daisy Brooches | Emerald Brooch…

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are on a State Visit to the Republic of Suriname from December 1 to 3, to highlight the broad cooperation between Suriname and the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the close ties between their communities in the 50 years since it has gained independence.

Today marks the 160th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Paley, who was born on this day in 1865! The noblewoman who had an affair with a widower Grand Duke and later became his morganatic wife, Princess Paley possessed some spectacular jewels, which was highlighted by this splendid Cartier Diamond Drop Tiara!

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We saw some spectacular Royal Jewels worn by several Princesses, a Lady, Debutantes of Royal Descent and even an American at the celebrated Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris last weekend, most on loan from V Muse but there was one surprise royal heirloom!

Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom, who was born on this day in 1844! The Danish Princess who was the longest-serving Princess of Wales and then a trendsetting Queen Consort, her jewellery collection included the striking Dagmar Necklace!

Feature The Death of Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands in 2004 [Queen Máxima’s Diamond Daisy Earrings | Dutch Aquamarine Pendant]  The 23rd Birthday of Princess Aiko of Japan [Princess Sayako’s Mikimoto Diamond Tiara] The 90th Birthday of Baroness Willoughby de Eresby [Ancaster Heathcote Tiara | Cartier Turquoise Tiara] The Birth of Margaret, Duchess of Argyll in 1912…

Royal and Noble Debutantes from around the world gathered for the celebrated Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris on November 29th. Le Bal is organised by Ophélie Renouard to celebrate honourable young women from Europe, Asia, Africa and the US, while raising funds for charity.

The iconic Fabergé Winter Egg given by Tsar Nicholas II to his mother, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, on Easter in 1913 is being auctioned off by a Qatari Prince at Christie’s in London next week!

Feature The 53rd Birthday of Karen Spencer, Countess Spencer [Spencer Diamond Earrings | Spencer Diamond Rivière | Spencer Tiara | Spencer Honeysuckle Tiara | Tourmaline Brooch/Pendant] The 60th Birthday of Crown Prince Akishino of Japan The Birth of Princess Henriette of Belgium, Duchess of Vendôme in 1870 [Countess of Flanders’ Pearl Tiara] Royal Events OTD Kingdom of Barbados becomes a Republic in 2021…

There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction next month, with a striking Diamond Star Tiara given by the late Lord Glenconner in the 60s is among twenty-one heirloom and modern Jewels of Lady Glenconner going on Auction at Bonhams in London next month!

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Queen Camilla, Colonel-in-Chief, was joined by the Royal Colonels, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and the Duchess of Gloucester, as she presided over the biennial Rifles Regiment Awards Dinner at the Guildhall in London on the evening of November 27th. The last two Dinners were held in November 2021 and in November 2023

Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Edwina, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who was born on this day in 1901! The vivacious Heiress who married Prince Philip’s ambitious uncle and lived an uninhibited life before serving with distinction in the Second World War and becoming the last Vicereine of India, Lady Mountbatten had a fascinating life and quite a lovely jewellery collection…

Feature The 9th Birthday of Prince Liam of Nassau The Death of Queen Helen of Romania in 1982 [Romanian Greek Key Tiara | Russian Sapphire Earrings | Russian Sapphire Brooch | Fleur-de-Lys Brooch | Diamond Sautoir] The Death of Princess Martha Bibescu in 1973 [Princess Bibesco’s Emerald Tiara] The Death of Princess Sibylla of Sweden in 1972…

Queen Sonja of Norway joined Princess Benedikte and Count Nikolai of Monpezat as they supported Queen Margrethe II of Denmark at the premiere of the Christmas ballet ‘The Snow Queen’ at the Tivoli Concert Hall in Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen on November 27th.

The Norwegian Royal Family held a magnificent Ball at the Royal Palace of Oslo on this day in 2005, 20 years ago, marking the end of a long year of celebrations for the Norwegian Centenary, which included State Visits to Britain, Denmark, and to and from Sweden.

Feature The 68th Birthday of Caroline Kennedy [Diamond Sunburst Brooch | Diamond Clips | Diamond Earrings] The Birth of Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck in 1833 [Teck Crescent Tiara | Teck Ears of Wheat Tiara | Teck Diamond Hoop Necklace | Cambridge Emerald Parure | Cambridge Pearl Pendant Brooch | Teck Sapphire Stomacher | Duchess of Gloucester's Pendant Earrings…

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain are hosting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke Büdenbender on a State Visit to Spain to strengthen political, economic, and diplomatic ties, from November 26th to the 28th, following the Spanish State Visit to Germany in 2022.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain are hosting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke Büdenbender on a State Visit to Spain to strengthen political, economic, and diplomatic ties, from November 26th to the 28th, following the Spanish State Visit to Germany in 2022.

Today markers the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Alice Habsburg, Princess of Altenburg, who passed away on this day in 1985, 40 years ago! The Swedish Aristocrat who married a Polish Count and later an Archduke of Austria-Teschen, the Princess was the last wearer of Empress Marie Louise’s magnificent Emerald Tiara and Parure!

Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from Denmark and Britain to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King Haakon VII of Norway in Oslo on this day in 1930, 95 years ago, marking the 25th Anniversary of his Succession to an independent Norwegian Throne!

Feature The Death of Alice Habsburg, Princess of Altenburg in 1985 [Empress Marie Louise’s Emerald Tiara] The 57th Birthday of Eugenia Martínez de Irujo, 12th Duchess of Montoro [Duchess of Alba’s Pearl Tiara] The Birth of Queen Maud of Norway in 1869 [Queen Alexandra’s Diamond Circlet | Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara | Diamond Tiara | …

Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe celebrated the Wedding of the Prince of Leiningen and Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna of Russia at the Kyrill Palace in Coburg on this day in 1925, 100 years ago!