Princess Sofia of Sweden’s wedding tiara
is quite versatile. The diamond spikes of the palmetto diamond
tiara are interchangeable, from diamonds, pearls, emeralds, blue
gemstones and turquoise toppers. The Princess recently debuted a
new set for the tiara and on the perfect occasion. For the Golden
Jubilee celebrations of her father-in-law, King Carl XVI Gustaf, in
mid-September…
The future queen and a romantic gem forever linked to her royal family's home
14th November 2023
For a future Queen of Denmark, an
engagement ring inspired by the flag of her new home country was
the choice of her groom. Crown Prince Frederik and Mary Donaldson,
an Australian marketing executive, had been dating since the late
summer of 2000, having met at the Slip…
During a time when military, past and
present are being honoured, His Royal Highness, the Duke of Kent
has handed over his role as President of the Commonwealth War
Graves Commission (CWCG). Princess Anne is the new president. The
Duke of Kent held the role for over 50…
The diamond tiara hidden for decades which is now the favourite of a queen
10th November 2023
It’s perhaps the most talked about tiara
in the Dutch royal collection and it’s been chosen by Queen Maxima
for her latest official portrait. The queen wears it in a set of
photos marking the tenth anniversary of the accession of her
husband, Willem-Alexander, as King of the Netherlands. And this
diadem packs plenty of history for some truly historic pictures.
The Stuart Tiara is…
The Cenotaph in Whitehall is one of the
most recognisable war memorials in the world and King George V
played a significant role in its unveiling in 1920. In 1919, Sir
Edwin Lutyens designed a temporary wood and plaster monument to
mark those who had died in the Great…
It is not uncommon for monarchies to hold
priceless pieces of jewellery that enjoy special status: they don’t
belong to any specific person, nor can they be sold or separated.
This is also the case for Spain, when Queen Victoria Eugenia,
better known as Ena…
King Charles will open Parliament for the
first time in his reign and will wear the symbol of royal power,
the Imperial State Crown. This stunning crown is a symbol of the
sovereignty of the monarch, and has been used in coronations since
the 15th century, though in various forms. The most current version
was created in 1937 for the Coronation of King George VI, and was
also worn by Queen…
King Charles is well known for his
passion for royal recycling and he’s about to wear one of his most
spectacular outfits of the year for the second time. The Robe of
State was draped around His Majesty’s shoulders as he made his way
into Westminster Abbey for…
Princess Charlotte of Wales was the queen
that Britain never had, and easily the most popular member of the
Royal Family during her lifetime. When she died in childbirth aged
just 21, she was deeply mourned by the British public, yet her
story is so often consigned to a…
The sparkling symbol of royal power that must be at the State Opening of Parliament: the Imperial State Crown
6th November 2023
King Charles will open Parliament for the
first time in his reign. And while it’s likely that his consort,
Queen Camilla, will be there and possible that other members of the
Royal Family could attend, His Majesty will definitely have one
very important royal symbol with him. The Imperial State Crown must
be in the House of Lords as the King’s Speech is read as a symbol
of royal…
