Among Europe’s royal families, the
Swedish Royal Family owns one of the the most impressive jewelry
collections. The Leuchtenberg sapphire and diamond parure in
particular goes back to early 19th century and is said to have been
a wedding gift from Napoleon Bonaparte to Princess Augusta of
Bavaria, his stepson’s bride. Josephine of Leuchtenberg—Augusta’s
daughter—brought it with her…
On Monday, King Felipe of Spain presided
over the opening of the 2021-2022 Judicial Year. Despite the
judicial power being completely separated from the Crown/Head of
State power, as well as the political power in the Parliament, King
Felipe is invited to preside this…
Sunday, the 5th of September 2021 was the
day of the Dutch Formula 1, with the race being held at the
Zandvoort circuit, which belongs to Prince Bernhard’s
company. The pilots and public equally were surprised by the
appearance of King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima…
Bill Goldston has been made the very
first Honorary Member of the Queen Sonja Print Award in a private
ceremony on the 2 September in Oslo. Bill Goldston joined Universal
Limited Art Editions in 1969, and has been the director and master
printer of the ULAE studio from 1982 onwards. He is the main patron
to the Queen Sonja Print Award Inspirational Award, alongside the
Foundation itself. Queen…
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has
visited his country’s second largest city, Gothenburg, to
officially open a brand new bridge. The King began his visit to
Gothenburg by taking part in a seminar on the new bridge, during
which representatives from the project…
Denmark's Crown Prince and Princess mark National Flag Day
6th September 2021
On Sunday, the 5th of September 2021,
Denmark celebrated its Flag Day, a national holiday designed to
honour those who have been sent out on missions (including the
Armed Forces and medical personnel ) as well as their families. To
mark the day, the Crown Prince…
Prince Albert of Monaco has taken his
six-year-old twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, on their
first trip to Ireland – his ancestral home. His wife, Princess
Charlene, is still in South Africa, where a severe ear, nose and
throat infection has prevented her from flying home. She was
recently hospitalised but has since been released and is in stable
condition. His visit…
Liechtenstein and Luxembourg rejoice as Princess Maria Anunciata weds Emanuele Musini in religious ceremony in Vienna
6th September 2021
On Saturday, wedding bells rang through
the streets of Vienna as Princess Maria Anunciata of Liechtenstein
married husband Emanuele Musini in a religious ceremony. The civil
ceremony had taken place on the 26th of June at Villa della Tenuta
di Fassia, in central…
Princess Astrid of Belgium fractures vertebrae while exercising
5th September 2021
On Friday, the Belgian Royal Palace
announced that Princess Astrid had fractured several vertebrae
while exercising. According to the press release, the
accident happened during “a sports activity in the private sphere,”
according to the press release. Fortunately…
The Dutch Sapphire Necklace Tiara [getty
src=”495453309″ width=”594″ height=”428″ tld=”ca”] This is one of
the smaller, but no less opulent tiaras in the Dutch Royal Family’s
collection. Created from a sapphire necklace; and previously-owned
jewellery within their collection, the pieces date back to the time
of Queen Emma (who owned a…
