Happy Birthday to Infanta Elena of Spain, Duchess of Lugo, who turns 62 today! The elder sister of the current Spanish Sovereign, the Infanta was a working member of the Spanish Royal family for almost three decades, amassing a splendid jewellery collection, which includes several contemporary pieces, such as the Diamond Chain Necklace which we are featuring today!

Two Kings and Two Queens led the Royal Guests and Relatives at the Funeral of Princess Victoria Louise, Duchess of Brunswick at Brunswick Cathedral on this day in 1980, 45 years ago, before the burial in the Berggarten Mausoleum in Hanover.

Feature The Death of Alexander Ramsay of Mar in 2000 The 62nd Birthday of Infanta Elena of Spain [Marichalar Tiara | Spanish Floral Tiara | Prussian Diamond Tiara | Sapphire Flower Suite | Diamond Chain Necklace | Countess of Barcelona’s Pearl Bracelet] The Death of Duchess Alexandrine of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in 1904 [Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Emerald Necklace Tiara…

Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Ortrud, Princess of Hanover, who was born on this day in 1925! The Consort of the Head of the illustrious House of Hannover, Princess Ortrud most notably wore the Hanoverian Diamond Necklace Tiara!

Feature The Birth of Princess Ortrud of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, Princess of Hanover in 1925 [Hanoverian Diamond Necklace Tiara | Hanoverian Topaz Parure] Royal Events OTD State Opening of Parliament in 2019 Princess Olga Romanoff on Skavlan in 2017 Christmas at Zarzuela Palace in 1969 The Engagement of Princess Desiree of Sweden and Baron Nicolas Silfverschiöld in 1963 Queen in Tonga in 1953 Royal Navy Ball in Malta in 1950 Royal Events Today

There have been many striking Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with four magnificent pieces of the Russian Crown Jewels which were created for Empress Catherine the Great going on Auction from the collection of Bing and Kathryn Crosby at Sotheby’s in New York City today!

Feature The Death of Princess Takamatsu of Japan in 2004 [Mikimoto Diamond Tiara | Tiara] The Birth of Prince William of Gloucester in 1941 [The Other Prince William] The Birth of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1863 Wedding The Wedding of Prince Pedro Gastão of Orléans-Braganza and Princess María de la Esperanza of Bourbon-Two Sicilies in 1944…

The Norwegian Royal Court has released new Official Portraits of King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway to launch the updated website of the Norwegian Royal Family.

There have been many striking Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with antique Necklaces, Brooches and a Tiara going on Auction at the Christie’s ‘Joaillerie Paris’ Sale in Paris today!

Feature The 18th Birthday of the Earl of Wessex The Birthday of Pope Francis [Papal Royal Orders | Privilège du Blanc | Royal Visits to the Vatican] The Birth of Empress Hermine of Germany in 1887 The Death of Queen Désirée of Sweden in 1860 [Danish Ruby Parure | Ears of Wheat Tiara | Lava Parure]

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are hosting their annual Christmas Lunch for members of the extended British Royal Family at Buckingham Palace on December 16th, ahead of Christmas at Sandringham.

Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Sālote Tupou III, who passed away on this day in 1965! The beloved and artistic Queen who was the longest reigning Tongan Sovereign was crowned with this striking Gold Star Crown!

Feature The Death of Queen Sālote Tupou III of Tonga in 1965 [Tongan Gold Star Crown] The 70th Birthday of Prince Lorenz of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este [Savoy-Aosta Tiara | Austria-Este Tiara | Savoy-Aosta Bandeau Tiara | Savoy-Aosta Emerald Necklace] Royal Events OTD Christmas Concert at Royal Palace of Brussels in 2020 Funeral of King Michael of Romania in 2017…

Royal Guests and Relatives gathered to celebrate the Wedding of King Baudouin of Belgium and Doña Fabiola de Mora y Aragón on this day in 1960, 65 years ago, following a Ball at the Royal Palace of Brussels and a Gala at the Musée du Cinquantenaire.

Feature The 30th Birthday of Flora Ogilvy [Ogilvy Tiara | Princess Alexandra’s Pearl Earrings] The Birth of Princess Dina Abdul-Hamid of Jordan in 1929 [Diamond Tiara] Wedding The Wedding of King Baudouin of Belgium in 1960 [Royal Guests] The Wedding of Prince Christoph of Hesse and Princess Sophie of Greece in 1930 Royal Events OTD…

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 20th annual Bal de Noël in the sumptuous Empire Salon of the Hôtel de Paris in Monte Carlo on December 12th, in support of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.

Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk, who passed away on this day in 1945! The granddaughter, niece and cousin of Kings, who married a Scottish Earl, Princess Maud possessed some spectacular Royal Heirlooms, including Queen Alexandra’s Amethyst Necklace!

Following a Ball at the Royal Palace of Brussels, Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe attended the magnificent Gala held by the Belgian Government at the Musée du Cinquantenaire in Brussels on this day in 1960, 65 years ago, on the eve of the Wedding of King Baudouin of Belgium and Doña Fabiola de Mora y Aragón.

Feature The Death of Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk in 1945 [Queen Alexandra’s Amethyst Tiara | Sapphire Necklace | Queen Alexandra’s Amethyst Necklace] The Birth of King Paul of Greece in 1901 The Birth of King George VI in 1895 [Imperial State Crown | Cartier Halo Tiara | King George VI Festoon Necklace | King George VI Sapphire Suite…

Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe for a magnificent Ball to celebrate the Wedding of King Baudouin of Belgium and Doña Fabiola de Mora y Aragón at the Royal Palace of Brussels on this day in 1960, 65 years ago, ahead of a Banquet hosted by the Belgian Government and the Wedding at the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula

Feature The Death of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia in 1958 [Emerald Tiara | Cartier Sapphire Tiara | Fabergé Diamond Chain | Imperial Diamond Necklace] The 79th Birthday of Princess Maria da Glória, Duchess of Segorbe [Duchess of Medinaceli’s Emerald Pendant | Orléans-Braganza Diamond Tiara | Diamond Necklace] The Birth of Prince Shāh Karim al-Husayni, the Aga Khan IV in 1936…

Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of Hereditary Princess Caroline-Mathilde of Denmark, who passed away in 1995! The Danish Princess who married her first cousin and was briefly set to become the next Danish Queen Consort, until being superseded by Queen Margrethe, Hereditary Princess Caroline-Mathilde had received Queen Alexandrine’s Russian Sapphire Tiara!

Feature The Death of Hereditary Princess Caroline-Mathilde of Denmark in 1995 [Queen Alexandrine’s Diamond Fringe Tiara | Russian Sapphire Tiara | Princess Thyra’s Sapphire Tiara | Princess Helena’s Diamond Bandeau | Diamond Meander] The Birth of Infanta María Cristina of Spain in 1911 [Diamond Tiara | Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Pearl Tiara | Infanta Isabel’s Mellerio Emerald Tiara…

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are hosting Finnish President Alexander Stubb and First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb on a two-day State Visit to The Netherlands on December 11th and 12th.

The extended Swedish Royal Family joined King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden as he hosted a Dinner for the 2025 Nobel Laureates at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on December 11th, after awarding the Nobel Prizes on the 10th.