Denmark

Royals get ready to cheer on Paralympic stars at Paris 2024

Royals from across Europe spent much of their late July and early August in Paris to take in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Now, royals are getting ready for another celebration of sport with the 2024 Summer Paralympics and the Danish Royal Family is the first to share their plans.  Crown Prince Christian will be in Paris on Monday, 2 September to meet Danish Paralympians and to cheer them…
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The Netherlands

The versatile tiara worn by several queens

Queen Beatrix ruled the Netherlands for 33 years; she took the throne in 1980 upon the abdication of her mother, Queen Juliana. She chose to abdicate in 2013 with her son, Willem-Alexander, taking the throne. Queen Beatrix held a special gala the night before her abdication…
Royal News

The tiara worn by a groundbreaking ruler to abdicate her throne

Queen Margrethe of Denmark made history in January 2024 when she was the first Danish monarch to abdicate in almost 900 years. At her last New Year’s Levee, she wore one of her favourite historic tiaras. Queen Margrethe chose the Pearl Poiré Tiara for her last New Year’s Levee. This diamond and pearl tiara has eighteen large pear-shaped pearls hanging from diamond arches with floral…
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Queen Camilla

A day at the races for Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla was in York this weekend to fit another race into her summer schedule before the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, and others are set to visit Balmoral in Scotland. The Queen was at York Racecourse to take in the last day of the Ebor Festival (21 to 24…
British Royals

The turquoise tiara beloved of Princess Margaret

Princess Margaret was one of the most fashionable royals of the 20th century and her tiaras helped to cement her glamorous role. An unusual and striking turquoise Tiara is one of those jewels.  Queen Mary originally bought this diamond and Persian turquoise tiara as part of a set from Garrard; the set also included a necklace, a brooch, and earrings. She had an upper row of diamonds removed…
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Denmark

King Frederik and Queen Mary wrap up successful summer cruise

King Frederik and Queen Mary had a busy final day of their summer cruise on Thursday when they spent the day in Vejle Municipality. They were welcomed by waving crowds, complete with Danish flags, throughout the day. The King and Queen began their day at the town hall where they were officially welcomed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DET DANSKE…
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