Features

The emerald tiara that Queen Mary loves but which can never leave Denmark

The Danish Royal Family counts just one emerald tiara in their collection, but it’s a stunning piece that features 67 emeralds and over 2,600 diamonds. And now it has another special chapter in its history as Queen Mary wore it for her first official gala portrait since her husband’s accession in January 2024. King Christian VIII commissioned an emerald parure for his wife, Queen…
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Royal News

Princess Charlotte: a big smile for a big birthday

Little Lottie’s now in the double digits! Princess Charlotte, the only daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, celebrated her 10th birthday on Friday with a wide smile in the Cumbrian fields as a new photograph of the young royal was released for the…
European Royals

Pope Francis's humility and life's work at the heart of condolences from European royalty

As the world mourns Pope Francis, who died on 21 April at the age of 88, monarchs around the world have shared tributes to the latePpontiff, recalling his humility and work on behalf of the most vulnerable in society while also fondly remembering their own meetings with Pope Francis. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, who were the last royals to welcome a visit from Pope Francis last September…
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The Netherlands

A full circle tiara moment for Princess Catharina-Amalia at the Omani state dinner

The future queen of the Netherlands seemingly made her tiara dreams come true when she finally, officially, wore a stunning set of ruby jewels for the first time. Princess Catharina-Amalia joined her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, for a State Banquet for the Sultan of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. While Queen Máxima sported one of the most splashy tiaras in the Dutch…
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Royal News

Princess Ingrid Alexandra raids her mother's closet for her first state dinner

It was her first state banquet, but Princess Ingrid Alexandra had the perfect princess look at the ready thanks to her mother! After a busy day participating in her first state visit, welcoming President Halla Tómasdóttir from Iceland, the future queen appeared in royal splendour in one of her mother’s iconic gowns and her 18th birthday tiara. In January 2022, Princess Ingrid Alexandra…
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