Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia mark special anniversary with poignant tributes

King Felipe and Queen Letizia were back at the Royal Palace to celebrate the anniversary of one of the country’s most important institutions: Spain’s National Police, which is celebrating its bicentenary. On Wednesday, 8th May 2024, Their Majesties were joined by State and local authorities, including the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, the Interior Minister and the…
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European Royals

The historic royal tiara that vanished without trace

She was the princess whose quiet life in the English countryside changed forever when she and her husband were chosen to head a brand new take on a very old monarchy. Maud of Wales became Queen of Norway when her husband was picked as the country’s king and confirmed by a referendum he asked for before assuming power. When Queen Maud came to Norway, she brought a lot of jewellery with her.
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Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia present hugely popular writer with major prize

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have hosted author Luis Mateo Diez to present a literary prize. On April 23rd, The King and Queen presented Diez with the 2023 Cervantes Prize. The Miguel de Cervantes Prize is the most significant literary prize in the Spanish language; it is given to an author to celebrate an author’s lifetime achievement in Spanish language…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia sparkles in famous tiara

Queen Silvia of Sweden pulled out a historic tiara for a State Dinner in Stockholm. King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia are hosting the Finnish President for a State Visit, and Queen Silvia chose a notable piece. She wore the Nine-Prong Tiara, also commonly referred to as…
The Netherlands

The historic tiara that is now the favourite of a future queen

For centuries, tiaras have been a symbol of royalty and some gems hold more significance than others when used in these sparkling signs of power. The ruby. It’s been used in royal jewellery collections for centuries and it now features in some of the most striking pieces in European vaults. The Dutch royal gem collection has some famous examples of the stone including a once forgotten piece…
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