It’s a single pearl set among dozens of diamonds but despite that sparkling competition, it still shines. For this pearl is part of a brooch that was given to the Royal Family in times of war in the hope that it would always be used by queens. And the decision of Queen Camilla to make it a favourite in her jewellery box since her husband became King Charles III has fulfilled that wish once…
What are the Danish New Year 'levees' that bring out the royal family in all their finery?
3rd January 2025
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have just hosted the first New Year’s banquet of their reign. As January gets under way, they will be hosting multiple New Year’s levees. But while we’re glad to start the New Year with some sparkle, what are these events and…
Diamond flowers and crown jewels for a queen - Denmark just set the 2025 tiara standard at high
2nd January 2025
The Danish Royal Family celebrated one of the most important events on their royal calendar on New Year’s Day with a glittering gala which means they start every January decked in diamonds and with plenty of sparkle.
Held on 1 January each year, the Danish monarch…
New Year’s Eve is all about sparkle and New Year’s Day can feel quite dull in comparison so a recollection of glitz from the past always helps to life spirits. These fabulous royal looks are all part of history now, having been worn in 2024, but just because it’s 2025, it doesn’t mean we can’t share our favourite style moments of the year just gone. Happy New…
The eternal queen of fashion strikes again in 2024: how Queen Letizia just keeps reigning
31st December 2024
There can only be one winner in the most stylish royal stakes for 2024 and there’s no alarms and no surprises here. Queen Letizia of Spain can’t help being chic. If she wears it, you will be, too, very soon and every time she steps out, some one sighs at her…
The queen who just made turning 80 the most stylish move of all
30th December 2024
Queen Silvia of Sweden is the longest serving consort in Europe right now and in her almost five decades as a royal, she’s created a sense of style all of her own. She’s raised her palace wardrobes to uncover lost gems (as you do) while her passion for a rewear…
It’s not had a monarchy for over 200 years and as it welcomed the world for the Olympics, France reminded everyone of that with a rather alarming depiction of its last queen, minus her head. However, it was a brief moment of rebellion against all things regal for in 2024, Paris was all about royalty. Kings, queens, princes and princesses flocked there and the city of light was ready for its…
For years, the answer to ‘who has reigned longest’ was an easy one, even for people who didn’t follow royalty. Queen Elizabeth II broke plenty of records in the seventy years that she reigned in the United Kingdom.
All that changed on September 8th…
The queen who turned a strange Victorian gem into the jewel win of 2024
29th December 2024
While royal watchers often eagerly await reports of which tiaras royals are wearing to events, there are so many other historic and gorgeous pieces of jewellery in the royal vaults. We are looking at some of the best jewellery appearances of 2024 today!
Queen Maxima…
The Duchess of Gloucester remained one of the busiest members of the Royal Family although nearly all her engagements get little to no coverage. But while the wider public spotlight might not all on her, her role within the Royal Family was given the ultimate recognition this year when King Charles III named her as a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
It is a reflection of the…
