She was the mother of three kings, the
wife of another and the niece of a powerful pope and those links
aren’t even the most interesting things about a woman who ended up
having a whole age named after her. She’s a controversial figure,
even now, but her impact on royal history is undeniable. Catherine
de Medici was born into the famous aristocratic Florentine family
on 13 April…
The Order of the Garter is the oldest
chivalric order in Great Britain. King Edward III founded the Most
Noble Order of the Garter. It was officially founded in 1348 but
may date back to 1344. Reportedly he was inspired by King Arthur
and his Round Table of Knights…
A stunning jewel that Queen Elizabeth II loved is now on show in a blockbuster exhibition
23rd April 2025
The Victoria and Albert Museum has just
opened a blockbuster exhibition, Cartier, exploring the beloved
French jeweller. While the exhibition includes countless historic
pieces, one particular item was a sentimental favourite of the late
Queen Elizabeth II. The…
The style legacy of the designer who played a pivotal role in the journey of Diana, Princess of Wales as a royal fashion icon
22nd April 2025
British designer David Sassoon ,who died
at the age of 92 in London this month, worked with several members
of the Royal Family, including the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
Sassoon was behind several of Diana’s most iconic looks and played
a pivotal role in her journey as a fashion legend. Sassoon
was born in October 1932 to Gourgi and Victoria Sassoon. His Iraqi
Jewish parents were not in…
It’s one of the best known of all royal
jewels and might have been even more well used if a moment of
history hadn’t intervened. The stunning Cartier Halo tiara was
bought as a gift of love for a popular duchess but its presentation
was overshadowed by an event…
Queen Elizabeth II’s reign can be told in
jewels and Her Late Majesty had some favourite pieces, among them
tiaras which she wore frequently. However, soe diadems were used
much less often. This trio of sparkling pieces were all used by the
late Queen but only seen…
It’s not one of the grandest tiaras in
the royal vaults but it comes laden with sentimental meaning for
its family and it’s just been presented to a princess by her
devoted grandma who also happens to be one of the most important
monarchs their dynasty has ever produced. Meet the bandeau that
binds generations of royal women together and which now belongs to
Princess Isabella of…
Queen Maxima chose one of the biggest and
most dramatic tiaras in the Dutch royal collection. And to really
bring the drama, she made quite the impression by not even choosing
its largest setting. The Dutch Queen wore the Württemberg Ornate
Pearl Tiara for the Omani…
These royals are all celebrating birthdays on the same date and there are photos to prove it
16th April 2025
While there are obviously royal birthdays
scattered throughout the year, some days seem to attract the
celebrations. And it turns out that 16 April is the birthday to
have with four royals celebrating. Denmark’s Queen Margrethe
is marking her 85th birthday and her…
It was a gift of love that entertained a
king but which displeased a queen so much that she made sure it was
returned to sender. However, the woman at the heart of the scandal
made sure it returned to within royal walls. he Edwardians: Age of
Elegance is a new major exhibition that has opened at The King’s
Gallery, Buckingham Palace. While the exhibition includes several
historic pieces…
