Spain

The colourful tiara given to a princess by a billionaire

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…
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Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía celebrate the Spanish monarchy's history and future

After a bit of rest following the events that began celebrations for the tenth anniversary of the accession of King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía stepped out once again and were driven to the Galleries of Royal Collections.  There, the two sisters met with 40 young people, all between the ages of 17 and 20, all of whom had won the awards scheme “What is a King to you?”…
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Infanta Elena carries out rare public engagements

Infanta Elena has carried out two rare public engagements on behalf of the Spanish Royal Family last week.  King Felipe’s oldest sister stepped out to preside over the awards ceremony for the “School contest for youth and child and youth painting”, organised by Patrimonio Nacional.  On Thursday, 6th June, Her Royal Highness arrived at the Royal Collection Galleries in Madrid, where…
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