Spanish Mellerio Shell Tiara  Today marks the 95th anniversary of the death of Infanta Isabel ‘La Chata’, who passed away on this day in 1931! The eldest daughter of Queen Isabel II, sister of King Alfonso XII and aunt of King Alfonso XIII, the Infanta was popular member of the Spanish Royal Family and today we are revisiting her iconic Spanish Mellerio Shell Tiara

The legendary Infanta 'La Chata’, who passed away #OnThisDay 95 years ago, received the magnificent Mellerio Shell Tiara as a Wedding Gift from her mother, Queen Isabella II, which has now been worn by five Generations of the Spanish Royal Family

Sotheby’s High Jewelry | 23 April 2026 There are some striking Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with a Diamond Tiara from a Aristocratic European Collection among the striking antique Jewels on Auction in the Sotheby’s ‘High Jewelry’ Sale in Hong Kong tomorrow!

A Diamond Tiara from an Aristocratic European Collection is among the striking antique Jewels on Auction in the Sotheby’s ‘High Jewelry’ Sale in Hong Kong tomorrow: #RoyalJewelsatAuction

Today in Royal History | April 22

Queen Elizabeth II Centenary Reception at Buckingham Palace The Royal Family joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they held a Reception to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II in the Marble Hall of Buckingham Palace on April 21st, concluding several commemorations over the past few days.

The Royal Family joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they held a Reception to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II in the Marble Hall of Buckingham Palace

The Tiaras of Queen Elizabeth II  Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was born on this in 1926! The oldest and longest reigning British Monarch had one of, if not the, largest jewellery collections, and today, we are featuring all the Tiaras of Queen Elizabeth II!

The late Queen Elizabeth II, the oldest and longest reigning Sovereign in British History who was born #OnThisDay 100 years ago, received and inherited seven heirloom Diadems, commissioned four modern Tiaras and once even borrowed a Tiara from a friend

Today in Royal History | April 21

Princess Josephine’s Turquoise Bracelet  Last weekend, Princess Josephine of Denmark wore a special royal heirloom for the first time at her Confirmation at Fredensborg Palace; a Turquoise and Diamond Bracelet which had been a christening present from her grandmother, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.

Princess Josephine of Denmark received this striking Turquoise and Diamond Bracelet as a christening present from her grandmother, Queen Margrethe II, in 2011.

The Bracelet had been wedding gift to the late Queen Ingrid from her great-aunt, Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll.

Lyon & Turnbull London Jewellery | 22 April 2026 There are some striking Jewels coming up for Auction this time of year, with a Gold and Turquoise Bracelet given by Queen Victoria and an antique Pearl and Diamond Tiara among the Jewels on Auction in the Lyon & Turnbull London Jewellery Sale in London this week!

A Gold and Turquoise Bracelet given by Queen Victoria and an antique Pearl and Diamond Tiara are among the Jewels on Auction in the Lyon & Turnbull London Jewellery Sale in London this week: #RoyalJewelsatAuction

Today in Royal History | April 20

Official portraits of the Danish Royal Family were taken in the Garden Hall at Fredensborg Castle shortly after the Confirmation of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark in the Chapel of Fredensborg Palace.

Wedding of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly High Society joined the Princely Family of Monaco to celebrate Wedding of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly at the Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Monte-Carlo on this day in 1956, 70 years ago, following a Civil Ceremony at the Palais Princier de Monaco and a Gala at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo!

Prince Rainier III of Monaco married American Actress Grace Kelly at the Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Monte-Carlo #OnThisDay 70 years ago, following a Civil Ceremony at the Palais Princier de Monaco

American Actress Grace Kelly received a Tiara, a magnificent Cartier Necklace, a Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Suite, two Diamond Bracelets, and a Sapphire Brooch when she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco 70 years ago

Today in Royal History | April 19

Confirmation of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark Royal Guests and Godparents have joined the Danish Royal Family to celebrate the Confirmation of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark at the Fredensborg Palace Church on April 18th.

Royal Guests and Godparents have joined the Danish Royal Family to celebrate the Confirmation of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark at Fredensborg Palace

Wedding of Prince Karl of Hesse and Countess Yvonne Szapary von Muraszombath Széchysziget und Szapár Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe for the Wedding of Prince Karl of Hesse and Countess Yvonne Szapary von Muraszombath Széchysziget und Szapár at the Grote of Sint-Jacobskerk in The Hague on this day in 1966, 60 years ago, following a Ball at Schloss Friedrichshof in Kronberg.

Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe for the Wedding of Prince Karl of Hesse and Countess Yvonne Szapary von Muraszombath Széchysziget und Szapár at the Grote of Sint-Jacobskerk in The Hague #OnThisDay 60 years ago

Wedding Gala of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly  Monaco High Society joined the Princely Family of Monaco for the Wedding Gala of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo in Monaco on this day in 1956, 70 years ago, on the eve of the Religious Wedding Ceremony!

Monaco High Society joined the Princely Family of Monaco for the Wedding Gala of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo in Monaco #OnThisDay 70 years ago, on the eve of the Religious Wedding Ceremony

Today in Royal History | April 18

Garden Party at the Akasaka Imperial Palace The Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as they hosted the annual Spring Garden Party for 1,750 guests from across Japanese Society at the Akasaka Imperial Palace on April 17th.

The Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as they held the annual Spring Garden Party at the Akasaka Imperial Palace in Tokyo

Buccleuch Diamond Mayflower Tiara Tomorrow marks the 15th Anniversary of the Death of Jane, the 9th Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, who passed away in 2011! The glamorous Norman Hartnell Model who married the Duke of Buccleuch and wore much of the family’s spectacular jewellery collection, which included the Buccleuch Diamond Mayflower Tiara!

The late 9th Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, who passed away 15 years ago, often wore the magnificent Buccleuch Diamond Mayflower Tiara, which is an over 150-year-old heirloom of the House of Montagu-Douglas-Scott

Today in Royal History | April 17

Queen Margrethe II’s 86th Birthday King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece joined Queen Margrethe II of Denmark as she celebrated her 86th Birthday at Fredensborg Palace on April 16th.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark was joined by her son and daughter-in-law, King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark, and her sister, Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, to celebrate her 86th Birthday at Fredensborg Palace

Queen Margrethe’s Golden Poppies Tiara Happy Birthday to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who celebrates her 86th Birthday today! The exuberant Danish Sovereign for 52 years until her Abdication in 2024, Queen Margrethe has worn many splendid Heirlooms from the Swedish, British and German Royal Families, but one of her own commissions has been the striking Golden Poppies Tiara!

Queen Margrethe’s Golden Poppies Tiara

Happy Birthday to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who celebrates her 86th Birthday today! The exuberant Danish Sovereign for 52 years until her Abdication in 2024, Queen Margrethe has worn many splendid Heirlooms from the Swedish, British and German Royal…

Queen Mathilde’s Emerald Earrings Happy Birthday to Princess Eléonore of Belgium, who turns 18th today! The youngest of the four children of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium is currently a student but has already worn Queen Mathilde’s Emerald and Diamond Earrings!

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians received these spectacular Emerald and Diamond Earrings as a gift from King Philippe on her 40th Birthday, which were recently worn by their youngest daughter, Princess Eléonore, who celebrates her 18th Birthday today

Today in Royal History | April 16

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Conch Pearl Bracelet Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, who passed away on this day in 1969! Queen Ena had a splendid jewellery collection, full of family heirlooms and contemporary acquisitions and commissions. Many of her jewels remain with the Spanish Royal Family, and are now worn by Queen Sofia and Queen Letizia, but others appeared on the market over the years, where they have fletched impressive sums at auction, which includes this…

Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain used a Conch Pearl and Diamond Suite given to her mother as a wedding gift from Queen Victoria to create this magnificent Cartier Conch Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, which was auctioned off by her grandson at Sotheby’s in 2012

Wedding Gifts of Infanta Alicia, Duchess of Calabria Tomorrow marks the 90th Anniversary of the Wedding of Infante Alfonso, Duke of Calabria and Princess Alice of Bourbon-Parma, who got married in Vienna in 1936! Several Family Heirlooms were reset by Chaumet into a spectacular Sapphire Parure, a Ruby Parure and a Pearl and Diamond Parure for Princess Alice upon her marriage to Infante Alfonso!

Several Family Heirlooms were reset by Maison Chaumet into a spectacular Sapphire Parure, a Ruby Parure and a Pearl and Diamond Parure for Princess Alice of Bourbon-Parma upon her marriage to Infante Alfonso, Duke of Calabria 90 years ago

Today in Royal History | April 15

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in the United States King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are visiting Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Miami on their working Visit to the United States of America from April 13-16, to underscore and strengthen the relationship and intensive cooperation in numerous fields at both the federal and state levels.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were joined by Prime Minister Jetten for a Dinner held by President and Mrs Trump at the White House

Christening of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark Royal Relatives and Godparents gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Christening of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark at the Holmens Kirke in Copenhagen on this day in 2011, 15 years ago. The Twins will have their Confirmation at Fredensborg Palace later this week.

Royal Relatives and Godparents gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Christening of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark at the Holmens Kirke in Copenhagen #OnThisDay 15 years ago

Today in Royal History | April 14