History

A royal mystery: where did the Amber Room go?

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13th October 2024
While there are many missing tiaras, necklaces, and rings, there is one missing piece of royal history that literally looms larger. The Amber Room from Catherine Palace went missing during the Second World War, and it has not been located to this day. The Amber Room…
Features

A stunning tiara covered in rare stones that outlasted a doomed monarchy

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13th October 2024
Although the House of Savoy is still in exile after the Italian monarchy was abolished, they have kept many of their stunning jewels. And that includes the Savoy Tourmaline Tiara. This tiara is often referred to as a pink topaz tiara, but actually features tourmalines. The floral design tiara has several diamonds and nine larger tourmalines. [getty src=”2535033&#8243…
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Denmark

Queen Mary picks black velvet and gold for another regal look

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11th October 2024
Queen Mary of Denmark continues to deliver royal glamour as she accompanied King Frederik to a dinner in Copenhagen. Her Majesty turned to a favourite designer, Jesper Hovring, for her gown at her latest gala event, a glittering dinner for the US Chamber of Commerce. She wore a black, one shoulder velvet evening dress. She accessorised with a trusted piece, her Rebekka Notkin Cuff…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima is back to financial roots with local panel

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11th October 2024
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has had a busy autumn so far with several solo engagements, as well as joint engagements with her husband, King Willem-Alexander, and mother-in-law, Princess Beatrix. On Wednesday, she was able to return to her financial roots and attend a local panel promoting financial literacy.  The Dutch Queen was in Arnhem, an Eastern municipality, to learn what local…
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