The Spanish Royal Family has an historic
collection of jewels, including the famous joyas de pasar (a
collection worn only by the Queen of Spain). However, there are
several other pieces outside of the royal collection that are so
impressive they tend to be worn only by queens. Among them is Queen
Maria Cristina’s Diamond and Pearl Loop Tiara. Casa de S.M.
el Rey Archduchess Maria…
Queen Victoria amassed a major collection
of jewellery throughout her long reign, including a special pearl
and diamond necklace which she received when she celebrated her
Golden Jubilee. In 1887, as Victoria marked 50 years on the
throne, the Countess of Stratford led…
The future queen of the Netherlands,
Catharina-Amalia, got a lesson in soft diplomacy this week as she
joined her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, at a
glittering dinner ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague. The royal
family welcomed world leaders…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has stayed
busy after her January 2024 abdication, carrying out regular
engagements. Her love and support of the arts continues and she’s
been able to enjoy her own creations alongside her sister, Princess
Benedikte. Queen Margrethe and Princess Benedikte visited the
Pantomime Theatre in Tivoli to see two ballets, Klods-Hans and
Cinderella. Before the…
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg enjoy jubilee celebrations
25th June 2025
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria
Teresa of Luxembourg kicked off the Grand Duke’s Silver Jubilee
celebrations with a major fireworks show. The Grand Duke and Grand
Duchess were joined by Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and
Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie to…
History, diamonds and pearls for Norway's future queen on a glittering night out at the palace
25th June 2025
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway
hosted French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte
Macron at the Royal Palace in Oslo. Queen Sonja and the women of
the Norwegian royal family understood the assignment and chose
several historic tiaras for the…
King George IV died on 26 June 1830,
bringing to an end a glittering royal story that had shocked as
much as it had intrigued. Although George defined a period that
remains perpetually popular, the Regency era, as king he was
unpopular and he spent the last years of his life in poor
health. The eldest son of King George III and Queen
Charlotte, while Prince Regent, George became the…
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr
Zelensky, has been welcomed to Windsor Castle for a new meeting
with King Charles. President Zelensky arrived in the United Kingdom
to discuss UK support before the NATO summit begins in the Hague.
While in the UK, Volodymyr Zelensky…
Royal Ascot has long been known for royal
fashion and jewel sightings. And for Ladies’ Day 2025, the Royal
Family did not disappoint. Queen Camilla chose a light grey day
dress and white hat for Royal Ascot on Ladies Day. It provided the
perfect base for one of…
King William IV, known as the Sailor
King, inherited the throne when his elder brother, George IV, died
in 1830 with no surviving heirs. Although William had no legitimate
children of his own, he still did everything he could to help the
young woman he wanted to take the throne do it in her own way. For
William IV’s heir was Princess Victoria of Kent and there was a big
barrier between her…
