Prince Daniel of Sweden may celebrate his
50th birthday on his father-in-law’s Golden Jubilee, but that
doesn’t mean the Royal Family and Sweden have forgotten him during
this time of celebration. The Royal Court released three new photos
of the Prince before his birthday on 15 September. Photo: Clément
Morin/The Royal Court of Sweden Photo: Clément Morin/The Royal
Court of…
The anniversary gift of emeralds that became part of Denmark's most important royal jewels
11th September 2023
The Danish Royal Family counts just one
emerald tiara in their collection, but it’s a stunning piece that
features 67 emeralds and over 2,600 diamonds. Let’s take a look at
the Danish Emerald Parure Tiara. King Christian VIII commissioned
an emerald parure for his…
The King of Sweden's Jubilee celebrations are under way - here's everything you need to know about this royal party
11th September 2023
The Royal Court of Sweden has revealed
the schedule for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee in
September. The jubilee week will begin on 12 September when the
King opens the National Assembly. The following day, he will
receive an official gift from the Riksdag…
A favourite gem of a ground breaking Grand Duchess and sparkling wedding gifts - the sapphires of Luxembourg
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 separated…
Before 1980, the Swedish line of
succession was governed by agnatic primogeniture – meaning females
were excluded from the line of succession. King Carl Gustaf and
Queen Silvia’s first child was a girl – Victoria – who was born in
July 1977; at birth, she was not…
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…
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…
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia conclude counties tour in Värmland
9th September 2023
As the day of his Golden Jubilee
approaches, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia have made the
last visit to a Swedish county for the occasion. Their
Majesties visited Värmland, a county in the centre-west of the
nation, at the border with Norway. Incidentally, it is…
The Swedish Royal Court has unveiled two
new official photos ahead of the Jubilee week of King Carl XVI
Gustaf. The first image shows three generations of Bernadottes: the
King with his heir, Crown Princess Victoria, and her daughter,
Princess Estelle. Photo…
Why does Sweden's history making monarch have a French surname?
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 famous. Its…
