Queen Margrethe received a special tiara
to mark her Ruby Jubilee in 2012, a golden gift from the people of
Greenland. The Naasut Tiara (Naasut is the Greenlandic word for
‘flowers’) is created of golden floral elements with diamonds
featured as well. Queen Margrethe was presented with the Naasut
Tiara by the Inatsisartut (or Parliament) of Greenland at an
official ceremony in the summer…
In August 1100, England’s second King
William died in strange circumstances and was buried quietly at
Winchester Cathedral. Meanwhile, his younger brother, Henry,
hastened to London to claim power. What really happened to the
king? Today we’re looking at a royal…
As King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates his
Golden Jubilee, let’s look at some of the causes close to his
heart. The Swedish Royal House website lists the environment,
nature and conservation, Scouting, technology and cars, art, music,
food and sports among the causes the…
Spain's king and queen are all smiles with their daughters ahead of big changes
1st August 2023
The Spanish Royal Family posed for their
annual summer photocall in Palma as an autumn full of changes
awaits its members. King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and
Infanta Sofía visited the Alfàbia Gardens, an UNESCO World Heritage
Site since 2011. Casa de S.M. el Rey The family is carrying out
engagements and spending time in the Sierra de Tramuntana region of
Palma, a mountain…
Remembering King Baudouin, the beloved monarch whose loss shocked Belgium
31st July 2023
Thirty years ago, Belgium was rocked by
the news that the hugely popular king, Baudouin, had died during a
holiday with his beloved wife, Queen Fabiola. Royal Central looks
back at the life and reign of a man who shaped a modern monarchy.
Baudouin, King of the…
It’s not everyday your burger comes from
the hands of a future king, but that’s just what happened when the
Prince of Wales lent his support to Earthshot Prize winners. Prince
William was joined by three of 2022’s Earthshot Prize winners to
showcase their winning…
For centuries, tiaras have been a symbol
of royalty and some gems hold more significance than others when
used in these sparkling signs of power. The ruby is the birthstone
for July. It’s been used in royal jewellery collections for
centuries and it now features in some of the most striking pieces
in European vaults. The Dutch royal gem collection has some famous
examples of the stone…
The oldest Crown Jewels in Britain and a dramatic story of hiding and hope
30th July 2023
King Charles III is the first British
monarch to begin his reign in the 21st century but he’s been
followed throughout his rule by history. After the ceremony of the
Coronation, a special service in Edinburgh saw him presented with
the oldest Crown Jewels in…
Monarchy is all about traditions and that
includes naming conventions. Throughout the royal families of
Europe there are common threads to be found for those who ascend to
the throne. Today, we’re looking at some of the most common regnal
names. Denmark The…
The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal
Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its
accompanying parure. Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark received
a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In addition
to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from her parents (King Paul and Queen
Frederica of Greece); the Mellerio Shell Tiara, a gift from her
in-laws (Infante Juan and…
