The Duchess of Alba hosted Prince Ranier III and Princess Grace of Monaco, as well as Jacqueline Kennedy, at the Palacio de las Dueñas in Seville in 1966, 60 years ago, during the annual Seville Fair (Feria de Abril).
Royalty at the Seville Fair
Today in Royal History | April 1
The Death of Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona in 1993
The Death of the Marchioness of Cambridge in 1988
[Star Tiara | Diamond Sunburst]
The 41st Birthday of Prince Nicholas of Romania
The 63rd Birthday of Princess Inaara Aga Khan
[Cartier Emerald Suite | Pearl and Diamond Fringe Necklace | Jewels at Auction]
The Death of King George II of Greece in 1947
The Death of Emperor Karl of Austria in 1922
The Birth of Clementine Churchill, Baroness Spencer-Churchill in 1885
[Cartier Essex Tiara | Tiara | Orléans Emerald Necklace]
My Years With The Queen in 2021
Prince Felix’s Confirmation in 2017
G20 Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2009
The Funeral of Empress Zita of Austria in 1989
The Spanish State Visit to the Vatican in 1981
The RAF Golden Jubilee Banquet in 1968
Royalty at the Seville Fair in 1966
The RAF 40th Anniversary Banquet in 1958
Pearl and Diamond Fringe Necklace
Cartier Essex Tiara
Tiara
Orléans Emerald Necklace
Sotheby’s Fine Jewelry | 31 March 2026
There are some striking Jewels coming up for Auction this time of year, including two Diamond Tiaras and a Diamond Rivière from a European Aristocratic Family on Auction in the Sotheby’s ‘Fine Jewelry’ Sale in Paris today!
Today in Royal History | March 31
The Birth of Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire in 1920
[Diamond Palmette Tiara | Devonshire Diamond Tiara | Devonshire Diamond Rivière | Devonshire Parure | Ruby Clasp | Craven Brooch | Insect Brooches | Aquamarine Brooch | Duchess of Devonshire’s Tiaras]
The Birth of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester in 1900
[Gloucester Honeysuckle Tiara | Teck Turquoise Tiara | Cartier India Tiara | Iveagh Tiara | Gloucester Diamond Bandeau Tiara | Diamond Necklace Tiara | Pearl and Emerald Suite | Emerald Necklace | Queen Mary’s 11-row Pearl Choker | Diamond Corsage Brooch | Emerald Necklace | Pink Topaz Necklace | The Duchess of Gloucester’s Tiaras]
The Wedding of Princess Dorothea of Hesse in 1959
The Belgian Royal Family at Dinner in 1976
The Christening of King Harald V of Norway in 1937
Engagement of the Prince of Orange and Máxima Zorreguieta
The Dutch Royal Family announced the Engagement of Prince of Orange and Máxima Zorreguieta at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague on this day in 2001, 25 years ago!
Wedding of Prince Pedro of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Noto
Royal Relatives and the Spanish Aristocracy celebrated the Wedding of Prince Pedro of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Noto and Doña Sofía Landaluce y Melgarejo at the Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro in Madrid on this day in 2001, 25 years ago!
Today in Royal History | March 30
The Death of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother in 2002
[Crown | Greville Tiara | Oriental Circlet Tiara | Delhi Durbar Tiara | Fringe Tiara | Turquoise Parure | Lotus Flower Tiara | Strathmore Rose Tiara | Cartier Halo Tiara | Teck Crescent Tiara | Cartier Bracelet Bandeau | Aquamarine Pine Flower Tiara | Teck Diamond Hoop Necklace | Queen Adelaide’s Fringe | Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace | Greville Festoon Necklace | Greville Emerald Necklace | Queen Mother’s Pearl Sautoir | The Queen Mother’s Tiaras]
The Death of Princess Marie Elisabeth zu Wied in 1985
The Funeral of Queen Juliana of The Netherlands in 2004
The Engagement of the Prince of Orange and Máxima Zorreguieta in 2001
The Greek Monarchy Centenary Celebrations in 1963
The Wedding Ball of Princess Dorothea of Hesse and Prince Friedrich Karl of Windisch-Grätz in 1959
The Accession of King George I of Greece in 1863
Crown
Greville Tiara
Oriental Circlet Tiara
Fringe Tiara
Delhi Durbar Tiara
Turquoise Parure
Lotus Flower Tiara
Strathmore Rose Tiara
Cartier Halo Tiara
Teck Crescent Tiara
Cartier Bracelet Bandeau
Aquamarine Pine Flower Tiara
Teck Diamond Hoop Tiara
Milford Haven Ruby Kokoshnik Tiara
Yesterday marks the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of the Nadejda Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven, who was born in 1896! The morganatic member of the Russian Imperial Family who married a Battenberg Prince and became a Marchioness, becoming closely related to the British Royal Family as the aunt of the Duke of Edinburgh, so today we are revisiting the magnificent Milford Haven Ruby Kokoshnik!
Phillips Hong Kong Jewels Auction | 30 March 2026
There are some striking Jewels coming up for Auction this month, including these magnificent antique Jewels going on Auction in the Phillips Hong Kong Jewels Auction tomorrow!
Today in Royal History | March 29
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Memorial Service at Westminster Abbey in 2022
The Anglo-Netherlands Society Reception in 2022
New Portraits of the Swedish Royal Family in 2022
The Norwegian State Visit to Spain in 1984
The British State Visit to Jordan in 1984
The Queen at Royal Albert Hall in 1971
The Captain Cook Bicentenary Tour in 1970
The Greek Monarchy Centenary Gala in 1963
The Funeral of Queen Mary in 1953
Palm Sunday at the Royal Palace of Madrid in 1931
Pope Leo XIV in Monaco
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco are hosting Pope Leo XIV on a historic one-day visit to the Principality of Monaco on March 28th, which is the first Papal visit to the Principality in nearly 500 years.
Duchess of Alba’s Russian Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the legendary XVIII Duchess of Alba de Tormes, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart de Silva Falcó y Gurtubay, who was born on this day in 1926! The vibrant billionaire Head of the illustrious House of Alba, who was the world’s most titled aristocrat, the Duchess inherited several magnificent heirlooms, including this Russian Diamond Tiara!
Today in Royal History | March 28
The Death in Infanta Alicia, Duchess of Calabria in 2017
[Calabria Tiara | Queen Marie Antoinette’s Pearl Necklace | Queen Marie Antoinette’s Diamond Bracelets | Duchess of Parma’s Diamond Girandole Earrings | Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family]
The Death of Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood in 1965
[Harewood Diamond Tiara | Queen Victoria’s Sapphire Coronet | Harewood Fringe Tiara | Emerald Necklace | Diamond Chain | Russian Sapphire Devant de Corsage]
The Birth of the Duchess of Alba in 1926
[Alba Ducal Coronet | Duchess of Alba’s Pearl Tiara | Russian Diamond Tiara | Duchess of Alba’s Tiaras]
The Birth of Queen Ingrid of Denmark in 1910
[Danish Ruby Parure | Khedive of Egypt Tiara | Floral Aigrette Tiara | Pearl Poiré Tiara | Turquoise Daisy Bandeau | Danish Emerald Parure | Queen Sofia’s Pearl and Star Tiara | Turquoise Parure | Daisy Brooch | Diamond Stars | Diamond Pendant | Diamond Brooches | Diamond Fan Earrings | Sapphire Brooch | Ruby Bow Brooch | Diamond Earrings | Diamond Parure]
The Birth of Princess Margareta of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg in 1909
The Birth of Crown Princess Martha of Norway in 1901
[Emerald Parure | Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara | Vasa Tiara | Boucheron Pearl Circle Tiara | Diamond Bracelet Bandeau | Silver Anniversary Earrings | Turquoise Necklace | Diamond Chandelier Earrings | Art Deco Diamond Bracelet | Pearl Earrings]
The Birth of Nadejda Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven in 1896
[Milford Haven Ruby Kokoshnik]
The Death of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany in 1884
Royal Maundy Service at Worcester Cathedral
The Belgian State Visit to Denmark in 2017
The Funeral of King George I of Greece in 1913
Danish Ruby Parure
Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara
Harewood Diamond Tiara
Queen Victoria’s Sapphire Coronet
Crown Princess Märtha’s Turquoise Necklace
Tomorrow marks the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Crown Princess Märtha of Norway, who was born in 1901! The Swedish Princess who married her Norwegian Cousin, she was given and inherited spectacular heirlooms Jewels from the Swedish, Danish, and British Royal Families, which included this magnificent Turquoise and Diamond Necklace!
Wedding Ball 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 Ball of Prince Karl of Hesse and Countess Yvonne Szapary von Muraszombath Széchysziget und Szapár at Schloss Friedrichshof in Kronberg on this day in 1966, 60 years ago, several weeks before their Wedding in The Hague.
Today in Royal History | March 27
The Death of Margaret, Marchioness of Cambridge in 1929
[Star Tiara | Diamond Sunburst | Teck Crescent Tiara | Teck Diamond Hoop Necklace]
The Birth of Lydia, Lady Deterding in 1904
[Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Pearl Brooch]
Palæerne Danse at Amalienborg Palace in 2022
The Belgian State Visit to South Korea in 2019
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Cuba in 2019
The Argentine State Visit to The Netherlands in 2017
The French State Visit to Britain in 2008
Mstislav Rostropovich’s 75th Birthday Gala in 2002
Royal Consent to the marriage of the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981
The Queen on the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1972
Royal Holiday on the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1972
The Greek Monarchy Centenary Celebrations in 1963
The Greek Monarchy Centenary in 1963
Marchioness of Bath’s Diamond Tiara
Happy Birthday to Emma Thynn, the Marchioness of Bath, who turns 40 today! The glamourous Socialite and Model is the first mixed race Marchioness in British History, and has often worn this magnificent Diamond Tiara which is a spectacular heirloom of the illustrious Thynn Family!
Wedding of Princess Tatiana Radziwiłł
Royal Guests and Relatives celebrated the Wedding of Princess Tatiana Radziwiłł and John-Henri Fruchaud at the Church of St. Luke in Irakleio in Athens on this day in 1966, 60 years ago, followed by a Reception at the Royal Palace of Athens!
Today in Royal History | March 26
The 40th Birthday of the Marchioness of Bath
The 44th Birthday of Crown Prince Leka II of Albania
The 77th Birthday of Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania
[Greek Key Tiara | Cartier Essex Tiara | Diamond Suite | Fleur-de-Lys Brooch | Queen Anne’s Sapphire Parure | Romanian Royal Orders]
The Birth of Prince Karl of Hesse in 1937
The Wedding of Princess Tatiana Radziwiłł in 1966
The Spanish State Visit to Argentina in 2019
The British State Banquet at Raghadan Palace in 1984
The Queen in Australia in 1963
The Greek Monarchy Centenary Gala at the Royal Palace of Athens in 1963
The Swedish State Visit to Denmark in 1952
Prince and Princess of Wales at the Installation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, at Canterbury Cathedral on March 25th. The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Archbishop at Lambeth Palace last month