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 her parents (King Paul and Queen
Frederica of Greece); the Mellerio Shell Tiara, a gift from her
in-laws (Infante Juan and…
The historic tiara that unites some of the most famous queens of the past century
15th December 2023
It’s one of the most striking tiaras in
the Dutch royal collection and Queen Maxima has just worn it for an
important State Visit by the President of South Korea. The ruby
diadem has a special place in the country’s royal history for it
was made for the woman who…
Sparkling State Visit sees King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima welcome South Korea's President to the Netherlands
15th December 2023
The King and Queen of the Netherlands
have welcomed the President of South Korea on a State Visit. King
Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima hosted President Yoon Suk Yeol
and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, for a two day visit which took in
Amsterdam, Veldhoven and The…
The Danish Royal Family has been sharing
behind the scenes peeks of their holiday celebrations on social
media as they always do. This week they have started to highlight
some of the preparations that go into the New Year’s Levee.
The court staff have started moving the Rosenborg Wine that will be
used on 1 January when Queen Margrethe will host a levee for the
government. Each year, this…
It was an historic day for a future queen
and it’s become the centrepiece of her family’s festive greeting.
An image of Princess Leonor from the day she came of age and swore
her allegiance to the Spanish Constitution has been chosen for the
Spanish royal Christmas…
The sapphire tiara that became the favourite of an historic queen
12th December 2023
Queen Silvia, who has been consort of
Sweden longer than anyone else in the country’s history, is rather
fond of the sapphire tiara belonging to her family’s dynasty. She’s
worn it on many important occasions, including a string of Nobel
Prize ceremonies and at the…
Belgium's royals are all smiles for Christmas portrait as debate around Princess Delphine continues
12th December 2023
The Belgian King and Queen have sent
festive greetings in their Christmas card which has just been
released but, behind the smiles, a royal family row continues. The
Belgian Prime Minister has stepped into a debate about the role of
the half sister of King Philippe, Princess Delphine. Delphine had
written to the PM to raise concerns that she wasn’t treated in the
same way as the…
The Swedish Royal Family has continued
their glamourous Nobel celebrations. As is customary, King Carl XVI
Gustaf hosted the Nobel laureates at Stockholm Palace for a gala
dinner. The Royal Family was represented by the King, Queen Silvia,
Crown Princess Victoria, Prince…
Monaco’s royal family has had a high
profile in recent days as Christmas approaches and taking a
starring role in the public image of the Grimaldis are the heir to
the throne, Prince Jacques, and his sister, Princess Gabriella. The
twins turned nine on December 10th…
King Felipe leaves troubles in Spain behind as he visits Argentina
11th December 2023
King Felipe has attended the
inauguration of the President of Argentina in a political ceremony
which proved far less controversial for the Spanish monarch that
his more recent engagements at home. Felipe VI stood alongside
world leaders for the swearing in which took place in Buenos Aires
on December 10th 2023. The Spanish king had arrived in the country
the day before when he had had…
