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After the dramatic theft of her jewels by armed bandits in Cannes, the Begum Aga Khan, who was born #OnThisDay 120 years ago, acquired this magnificent Diamond Necklace, which was redesigned in the 1970s before being auctioned off in Geneva after her death
Begum Aga Khan’s Diamond Necklace
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan, who was born on this day in 1906! The former Miss France who became the fourth wife of the Aga Khan and a beloved philanthropist in her decades-long widowhood, the Begum possessed a spectacular Jewellery Collection, which included this spectacular Diamond Necklace!
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February 15, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The late King's children, the King of Denmark, the Queen of Britain, the King of Greece, and the Dowager Empress of Russia,  as well as the King of Norway and Kaiser of Germany, led the Royal Guests at the Funeral of King Christian IX of Denmark, the ‘Father-in-Law of Europe’, at Roskilde Cathedral
Funeral of King Christian IX of Denmark
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe for the Funeral of King Christian IX of Denmark, the ‘Father-in-Law of Europe’, at Roskilde Cathedral #OnThisDay in 1906, 120 years ago, following a Procession from Christiansborg Palace.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
The late Princess Sandra Torlonia, Countess Lequio di Assaba, who was born #OnThisDay 90 years ago, inherited these spectacular Diamond Clip Brooches from her grandmother, Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, which are now worn by her daughter-in-law
Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Clip Brooches 
Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the birth of Princess Sandra Torlonia, Countess Lequio di Assaba, who was born on this day in 1936! The eldest granddaughter of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie, Princess Sandra frequently wore treasured heirloom jewels, most notably the elegant floral Diamond Clip Brooches inherited from her grandmother, which we are delighted to feature today!
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February 14, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Royal Guests and Relatives from Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Britain, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Sweden, The Netherlands, and Spain were at the Wedding of Hereditary Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and María Teresa Mestre y Batista #OnThisDay 45 years ago:
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Hereditary Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg 
Royal Guests and Relatives from Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Britain, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Sweden, The Netherlands, and Spain joined the Grand Ducal Family to celebrate the Wedding of Hereditary Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and María Teresa Mestre y Batista in Luxembourg on this day in 1981, 45 years ago!
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February 14, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The accomplished eldest sister of the Jordanian King, Princess Alia bint Hussein of Jordan, who celebrates her 70th Birthday today, has worn this spectacular Diamond Tiara for over 50 years
Princess Alia’s Diamond Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Alia bint Hussein of Jordan, who turns 70 today! The eldest sister of the Jordanian King has worn this spectacular Diamond Tiara for 50 years!
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February 13, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Princess Astrid of Norway, who celebrates her Birthday today, seems to have inherited this spectacular Diamond Wings Aigrette Tiara from her grandmother, Queen Maud
Princess Astrid’s Diamond Aigrette Tiara 
Happy Birthday to Princess Astrid of Norway, who turns 94 today! The middle child and second daughter of King Olav V of Norway and Princess Martha of Sweden, elder sister of King Harald, who served as ‘First Lady’ for her grandfather and father, the Princess has a historic jewellery collection, which includes this striking Diamond Aigrette Tiara!
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February 12, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The Shah of Iran married his second wife, Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari, in a magnificent Ceremony at the Golestan Palace in Tehran #OnThisDay 75 years ago
Wedding of the Shah of Iran and Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari
High Society gathered to celebrate the Wedding of the Shah of Iran and Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari at the Marble Palace in Tehran on this day in 1951, 75 years ago, the second marriage for the Shah which ended in divorce in 1958.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Queen Mary of Denmark received this Diamond Flower Brooch as a Wedding Gift from her father-in-law, Prince Henrik, who had inherited the Brooch from his mother, Countess Renée-Yvonne de Laborde de Monpezat, who passed away #OnThisDay 25 years ago
Countess de Monpezat’s Diamond Brooch
Countess Renée-Yvonne de Laborde de Monpezat, who passed away on this day in 2001, 25 years ago, left her Diamond Flower Brooch to her son, Prince Henrik of Denmark, who gave it as a Wedding Gift to his daughter-in-law, the now Queen Mary!
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February 11, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Princess Marie de Ligne received this magnificent Mellerio Sapphire Necklace when she married Prince Alexander von Thurn und Taxis, Duke of Castel Duino, which was often worn by their daughter-in-law, Princess Eugenie of Greece, before being auctioned off at Sotheby’s in 2010
Castel Duino Mellerio Sapphire Necklace
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Eugenie of Greece, who was born on this day in 1910! The Greek Princess, cousin of many prominent royals, who was married first to a Radziwiłł Prince and then to a German-Italian Prince, the Princess possessed several spectacular jewels, which included the magnificent Castel Duino Mellerio Sapphire Necklace!
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February 10, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Princess Raiyah bint Hussein of Jordan, who celebrates her 40th Birthday today, converted a striking Gemstone Necklace belonging to her mother, Queen Noor, into a Tiara for the Wedding Gala of her nephew, Crown Prince Hussein
Queen Noor’s Necklace Tiara 
Happy 40th Birthday to Princess Raiyah bint Hussein of Jordan, who converted a Gemstone Necklace belonging to her mother, Queen Noor, into a striking Tiara for the Wedding Gala of her nephew, Crown Prince Hussein!
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February 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The late Princess Margaret acquired these magnificent antique Diamond Earrings around 1960, which became a lifelong favourite before being sold off by her children in the famous 2006 Christie’s Auction after her death in 2002
Princess Margaret’s Diamond Earrings
Tomorrow marks the Anniversary of the death of the late Princess Margaret, who passed away in 2002! As one of the leading members of the Royal Family for over five decades, the late Princess had a huge collection of jewellery, which included her iconic Diamond Earrings!
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February 8, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The King and Queen of The Netherlands, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince of Monaco, Princess Anne and Sir Tim, Princess of Orange and Princess Nora of Liechtenstein attended the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics last night
Royalty at the 2026 Olympic Games
Royalty and Royal Members of the International Olympic Committee from around the world are attending the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo this month.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Gladys Deacon, the Duchess of Marlborough acquired this magnificent Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Sautoir from Cartier in London 100 years ago, which has been auctioned at Christie’s three times over the past 50 years
Duchess of Marlborough’s Cartier Amethyst Sautoir 
Gladys Deacon, the Duchess of Marlborough, who was born on this day in 1881, 145 years ago, owned Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Pearl Drop Tiara and also acquired this magnificent Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Sautoir from Cartier in London 100 years ago, which has been auctioned at Christie’s three times over the past 50 years!
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February 7, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Last night, Director Emerald Fennell wore the Cartier Opal Necklace/Tiara of Mary, Duchess of Devonshire, the late Queen’s first Mistress of the Robes, for the ‘Wuthering Heights’ London Premiere at the Odeon in Leicester Square
Emerald Fennell wore the Duchess of Devonshire’s Cartier Opal Necklace
Director Emerald Fennell wore the Duchess of Devonshire’s Cartier Opal Necklace for the ‘Wuthering Heights’ London Premiere at the Odeon in Leicester Square last night. The Cartier Opal Tiara of Mary, Duchess of Devonshire, the late Queen’s first Mistress of the Robes, was last worn by the sister of the Duke of Argyll and went on display in the…
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February 6, 2026 at 5:02 AM
This spectacular 478.68-carat Cartier Sapphire Pendant was coveted by the Spanish Queen before being bought by the Romanian Queen, and was later worn by the Greek Queen but now belongs to the Qatar Royal Family, and went on display in London last year
Queen Marie of Romania’s Cartier Sapphire
Today marks the 45th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Frederica of Greece, who passed away on this day in 1981! This spectacular 478.68-carat Cartier Sapphire Pendant was coveted by the Spanish Queen before being bought by the Romanian Queen, and was later worn by the Greek Queen but now belongs to the Qatar Royal Family!
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February 6, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Princess Marie of Denmark, who celebrates her 50th Birthday today, has received several magnificent Royal Heirlooms, which have been supplemented with contemporary loans and acquisitions
The Jewels of Princess Marie of Denmark
Happy Birthday to Princess Marie of Denmark, who turns 50th today! The French-born daughter-in-law of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has received several magnificent Royal Heirlooms, which have been supplemented with contemporary loans and acquisitions!
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February 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM