Luxembourg

A favourite gem of a ground breaking Grand Duchess and sparkling wedding gifts - the sapphires of Luxembourg

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11th September 2023
As September’s birthstone is the sapphire, we are taking a look at the royal vaults that contain sapphires in their collection. The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg has four tiaras, a necklace (which converts to a tiara) and earrings that feature sapphires that have been seen on the royal ladies at various events. The Sapphire Necklace Tiara The tiara has pear-shaped diamonds…
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Spain

The colourful tiara given to a princess by a billionaire

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10th September 2023
The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its accompanying parure. Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark received a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In addition to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from…
Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia celebrate the signing of historic city treaty

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9th September 2023
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have ended their first week of engagements after the summer break with a trip to the city of Pamplona to celebrate an important anniversary.  Upon their arrival in the capital of Navarra, on the morning of 8th September 2023, Their Majesties were welcomed by local authorities, as well as a group of well-wishers who gathered to catch a glimpse of the King and…
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Sweden

Why does Sweden's history making monarch have a French surname?

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6th September 2023
The King of Sweden is about to make history. Carl XVI Gustaf will celebrate the first Golden Jubilee the country has ever seen. It’s a moment that will shape modern Sweden but at its heart is a monarch with a French name. Sweden was a monarchy long before its current ruling house arrived on the throne. However, it was the last dynasty to accede to the throne that made it…
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Royal attendees confirm attendance at Jubilee celebrations of Sweden's King

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4th September 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s Golden Jubilee celebrations will take place later this month, and we know which royals will join in the festivities. The King will be joined by his wife, Queen Silvia, and their children and spouses: Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia and Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill. His sisters, Princess Margaretha…
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