While it does not make frequent
appearances, there is one mysterious European tiara that features
February’s birthstone. With a change coming in Luxembourg, we may
see it more often, though. The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of
Luxembourg have a strong jewellery collection with several historic
pieces in their vaults. The family holds a mid-century bandeau
style tiara; the tiara…
Queen Mary of Denmark took to social
media to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025.Queen Mary shared
the impact that women have made on her life and what we can do
going forward, saying ”On this International Women’s Day, I think
of the many women who have…
In honour of International Women’s Day
2025, the Royal Family has shared several portraits taken by female
photographers. The post began with one of the most famous
photographs of Queen Elizabeth II, one of Dorothy Wilding’s 1952
portraits. The series of portraits…
King Charles has returned to his artistic
roots with a visit to the Royal Collection Trust’s workshops ahead
of a blockbuster exhibition’s launch. The King visited the
RCT’s Decorative Arts workshop to learn more about how Trust staff
members use a wide variety of practices and techniques, some that
date back centuries, to help conserve and maintain the thousands of
pieces in the…
King Philippe of the Belgians has
welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the pair met
in Brussels. The Belgian king received the Ukrainian
President at the Royal Palace in Brussels, less than a week after
the clash in the White House with US President…
The King has had a busy diplomatic
period, as both the UK and Canada are managing changes by the US
government in multiple areas. Canadian Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau is leading his country amidst an on-going trade war with
the US. Although he cannot make explicit…
While the King was at a military
engagement in the English Channel as he visited HMS Prince of Wales
before its departure, the Princess Royal was holding down the fort
for her older brother in Scotland. Princess Anne hosted an
investiture ceremony on behalf of King Charles at the Palace of
Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The Monarch typically leads the
ceremony; however, the Princess Royal or…
The day King George V unveiled the Cenotaph - a powerful symbol of remembrance for a nation
4th March 2025
Over a century after it was unveiled as a
symbol of national remembrance for those lost in war, the Cenotaph
will again play a central part in commemorating those who gave
their lives for their country. Four days of events will mark the
80th anniversary of VE Day in May and…
Queen Mary of Denmark has reached nearly
a century and a half back into the Danish royal jewellery vaults
with a surprising tiara choice for the State Banquet in Finland..
Queen Mary wore Queen Caroline Amalie’s Gold Tiara, a tiara that
has not been worn in nearly…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of
the Netherlands have begun their State Visit to Cyprus. The royal
couple fly to Cyprus the evening before, with Willem-Alexander
co-piloting the flight as he often does as a commercial
pilot. The Dutch king and queen were officially welcomed on
March 4 to the Presidential Palace by President Nikos
Christodoulides, as well as his wife Philippa…
