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.Â
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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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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…
How Queen Camilla gave a star role to a modern part of the royal jewellery collection
22nd June 2025
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…
