Happy Birthday to Princess Tessa of Bavaria, Marquesa de Castro, who turns 85 today! A cousin of the Spanish Royal Family from the Bourbon-branch of the Bavarian Royal Family, the glamorous Princess Tessa wore this magnificent Belle Epoque Sapphire Tiara in the 1960s and 70s!

Feature The 65th Birthday of Archduke Karl von Habsburg [Order of the Golden Fleece | Habsburg Royal Orders] The Death of Princess Elizabeth of Greece, Countess of Törring-Jettenbach in 1955 [Vladimir Fringe Tiara] The 85th Birthday of Princess Tessa of Bavaria [Sapphire Tiara | Queen Isabella II’s Emerald Flower Tiara] The Death of King Constantine I of Greece in 1923…

Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg, who passed away on this day in 2005! The Belgian Princess who became the consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, to mark the anniversary, we are featuring Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte’s Antique Emerald Earrings!

Feature The Death of King Constantine II of Greece in 2023 The Death of Princess Margherita, Archduchess of Austria-Este in 2022 [Savoy-Aosta Tiara | Duchess of Aosta’s Emerald Necklace | Austria-Este Tiara | Savoy-Aosta Bandeau Tiara] The Death of Sultan Qaboos of Oman in 2020 The Death of Grand Duchess Joséphine Charlotte of Luxembourg in 2005 [Luxembourg Empire Tiara…

Happy Birthday to Princess Chantal of Orléans, Baroness de Sambucy de Sorgue, who turns 80 today! The youngest daughter of the Count and Countess of Paris, pretenders to the defunct French throne, Princess Chantal has long been a discreet but notable presence within the Orléans family. By marriage, she is Baroness de Sambucy de Sorgue, uniting two distinguished lineages.

Feature The 44th Birthday of the Princess of Wales [Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara | Oriental Circlet Tiara | Cartier Halo Tiara | Lotus Flower Tiara | Strathmore Rose Tiara | King George VI Festoon Necklace | Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings | Queen Mother’s Sapphire Fringe Earrings | Greville Ruby Necklace | Queen’s Bahrain Pearl Earrings | Queen’s Japanese Pearl Choker…

Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe joined the extended British Royal Family for the Funeral of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on this day in 1981, 45 years ago.

Feature The Death of Infanta Pilar of Spain in 2020 [Infanta Pilar’s Sapphire Tiara | Queen Isabella II’s Emerald Suite | Sapphire Necklace | Diamond Suite | Turquoise Suite | The Jewels of Infanta Pilar of Spain] The 15th Birthday of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark The 39th Birthday of Princess Sirivannavari of Thailand The Birth of Princess Buppha Devi of Cambodia in 1943…

The Swedish Royal Court has released new Official Portraits of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden as they announced the plans for the King’s 80th Birthday Celebrations in April and their 50th Wedding Anniversary in June.

Princess Louise of Sweden received this Gold and Pearl Bracelet from the future King Frederik VIII of Denmark upon their engagement in 1868, which was debuted by Queen Mary for the final New Year’s Levée at Christiansborg Palace yesterday.

Feature The Birth of Prince Michael of Greece in 1939 [Greek Diamond Floral Tiara | Princess Michael’s Van Cleef and Arpels Parure] Wedding The Wedding of Princess Marie-Françoise of Bourbon-Parma and Prince Edouard de Lobkowicz in 1960 The Wedding of Crown Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld in 1937 [Silver Anniversary in 1962…

The Princess of Asturias joined King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain as they presided over the traditional Pascua Militar Ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid on January 6th. Pascua Militar marks the beginning of the military year and a Spanish National holiday; Epiphany.

King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark hosted the final New Year’s Levée at Christiansborg Palace on January 6th, following the New Year’s Court (Nytårskur) and New Year’s Levées at Christian VII’s Palace in Amalienborg and Christiansborg Palace.

We may have covered some pieces in our review of the Royal Tiaras of 2025 and The Royal Watcher in 2025 but today, we are featuring all the spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels sold at Auction in 2025!

Feature The 77th Birthday of Queen Anis of Kelantan [Kelantan Diamond Tiara] The 91st Birthday of Tsaritsa Margarita of Bulgaria [Bulgarian Fleur-de-Lys Tiara | Diamond Ivy Tiara | Queen Giovanna’s Pearl Tiara | Queen Marie-Amélie’s Diamond Parure | Queen Giovanna’s Bracelet Bandeau | The Bulgarian Royal Tiaras] The Birth of Archduchess Regina von Habsburg in 1925…

King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark hosted a New Year’s Levée at Christian VII’s Palace in Amalienborg, ahead of a Levée for the Diplomatic Corps at Christiansborg Palace on January 5th, after the New Year’s Court (Nytårskur) and Banquet on the 1st.

Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the Engagement of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly, who announced their engagement on this day in 1956, 70 years ago! Grace Kelly received this magnificent Cartier Diamond Engagement Ring after the engagement, which she notably wore to film 'High Society' before becoming a Princess.

Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife, who passed away on this day in 1931! The reserved Princess Royal who married a Scottish Duke and was the sister of King George V and Queen Maud of Norway, Princess Louise possessed a splendid Jewellery Collection, which included the iconic…

Feature The Death of Prince Bertil of Sweden in 1997 The 88th Birthday of King Juan Carlos of Spain The Birth of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg in 1921 The Birth of Princess Ileana of Romania in 1909 [Vladimir Sapphire Kokoshnik | Diamond Scroll Tiara | Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna’s Pearl Brooch] Royal Events OTD King Juan Carlos’ 80th Birthday Lunch in 2018…

Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Margherita of Italy, who passed away born on this day in 1926! The Savoy Princess who married her cousin and became the first Queen of a unified Italy, Queen Margherita had a spectacular Jewellery Collection and today we are featuring one of her most iconic pieces: The Mellerio Diamond Wreath Tiara

Feature The 38th Birthday of Princess Napoleon [Savoy-Aosta Choker/Bandeau Tiara | Arco-Zinneberg Sapphire and Diamond Earrings] The Death of Princess Margaretha of Sweden and Denmark in 1977 [Floral Tiara | Turquoise Star Tiara | Boucheron Pearl Circle Tiara | Khedive of Egypt Tiara | Pearl Poiré Tiara | Diamond Floral Brooch | Napoleonic Emerald Brooch] The Death of the Marchioness of Sligo in 1965…

Today marks the 45th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, who passed away on this day in 1981! The last surviving grandchild of Queen Victoria, who married Queen Mary’s brother and became the Vicereine of both South Africa and Canada, Princess Alice lived through the reigns of six British monarchs, and possessed a spectacular Jewellery collection…

Feature The Death of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone in 1981 [Diamond Palmette Tiara | Teck Ears of Wheat Tiara | Pearl and Diamond Tiara | Duchess of Teck’s Diamond Stomacher | Pearl and Diamond Corsage Brooch | Teck Sapphire Stomacher | The Jewels of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone] Royal Events OTD   The Funeral of Ari Behn in 2020…

The Danish Royal Ladies brought out a selection of Royal Heirlooms and newly commissioned Jewels for the New Year’s Court (Nytårskur) and Banquet at Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg in Copenhagen last night.

The Japanese Imperial Ladies rarely stray from their usual jewels, but yesterday Princess Akiko of Mikasa debuted a magnificent Diamond Tiara and Necklace which have a fascinating Imperial Provenance for the New Year’s Reception at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.