Emeralds are among the most striking gems
found in any collection and they feature in some of the best known
royal tiaras in Europe. And the Emerald Parure Tiara, owned by the
Dutch Royal Family, has a truly fascinating history. [getty
src=”1149595458″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”ca”] Queen Emma
ordered this tiara from the jewellers Schürmann in 1899 – she
wanted a…
Prince Christian has been named godfather
to the infant Prince Gustav Albrecht of
Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, who was christened over the weekend.
Prince Gustav is the child of Prince Gustav and Princess Carina of
Sayn-Wittengstein-Berleburg, and was born via surrogacy…
The dazzling display of aquamarines that has only been worn by Queen Elizabeth II
27th August 2023
The Aquamarine Parure began as a
coronation gift and has morphed into a jewelled legacy between a
Monarch and the people of Brazil who contributed, over a period of
15 years, to one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most fashionable and
complete parures. And now that set of…
Moving speeches at a birthday celebration for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Norway
26th August 2023
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess
Mette-Marit hosted a joint 50th birthday party, welcoming people
from all over Norway to a ‘Bakgårdsfest’ at the Royal Palace in
Olso. Queen Sonja welcomed the guests with a speech, telling the
crowd that for their 50th birthdays, the Crown Prince Couple had
wanted to “use their anniversary year to travel around Norway and
visit places, people and…
Theirs is a love story that began amidst
the global spectacle of the Olympic Games and has continued for 50
years. As King Carl XVI Gustaf prepares for his Golden Jubilee next
month, let’s look at the enduring romance between the King and his
bride, Queen Silvia. Crown…
The King of Canada has sent a message to
residents of British Columbia and the Northwest Territories
following severe wildfires in the area. In a message sent to the
Governor General of Canada, King Charles shares that he and Queen
Camilla have been “desperately…
With the news that the Le
Touquet-Paris-Plage International Airport in France is set to
change its name to add ‘Elizabeth II’ in honour of the late queen,
we started looking into other places and things named after Queen
Elizabeth II. While the French airport is the only airport named
after her, Queen Elizabeth II lends her name to The Queen’s
Terminal at London Heathrow. She also…
Crown Princess Mary pens message to late mother on visit to National Bereavement Centre
24th August 2023
Crown Princess Mary paid tribute to her
late mother at the opening of a new bereavement centre in Vejle on
Tuesday. Upon arrival, she was greeted by the Centre’s chief
executive and director and a teenager who presented her with
flowers. The National Bereavement…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit speaks of duty and hope in birthday interview
23rd August 2023
Crown Princess Mette-Marit gave a
wide-ranging interview with Norwegian broadcaster NRK to coincide
with her 50th birthday. She spoke of her humble beginnings, how
she’s adjusted to life in the Royal Family, and her hopes for the
future. As Norway’s Crown Princess…
King Charles III has arrived at Balmoral
Castle on for the beginning of his annual summer stay in Scotland.
The King, who recently named himself Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal
Regiment of Scotland, succeeding the late Queen Elizabeth II in the
role, inspected a Guard of Honour composed of the Balaklava
Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland outside
Balmoral’s gates. He also…
