The extended Royal Family were among the Guests at the Wedding of  Viscount Althorp, the Heir to Earl Spencer, and the Hon. Frances Roche, at Westminster Abbey on this day in 1954, 70 years ago, which was followed by a Reception at St. James’s Palace. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Royal Watcher (@the_royal_watcher) Viscount Althorp, the Heir of Earl Spencer, married the Hon. Frances Roche, daughter of Baron Fermoy, at Westminster Abbey. The couple had four children, including Diana, Princess of Wales, and got divorced in 1969. The Wedding Reception of Lord ..read more

Feature The Death of Prince Amedeo of Savoy, Duke of Aosta in 2021 The Death of Queen Aishwarya of Nepal in 2001 [The Nepalese Diamond Tiara] The Nepalese Royal Massacre in 2001 Wedding The Wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan in 2023 [Royal Guests] The Civil Wedding of Charlotte Casiraghi in 2019 The Wedding of Viscount Althorp and the Hon. Frances Roche in 1954 [Royal Guests] Royal Events OTD The Wedding Banquet of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan in 2023 The Finland Centenary Celebrations in 2017 The Dutch State Visit to Belgium in 1960 The Coronation Gala at Covent Garden in 1953 R ..read more

Accessories are the cherry on top of any outfit. They can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Accessories help us express our individuality and unique style. However, while we tend to change our entire wardrobes with the seasons, we do not put the same effort into our accessories. Whether it’s the bright spring colors or the textures of winter, changing our accessories to match the season can make all the difference. From jewelry to handbags to scarves, there are tons of ways to personalize accessorizing while keeping the season in mind. And while we were looking for some unique id ..read more

The Duke and Duchess of York were joined by Prince Henry, Prince George, and Lady Patricia Ramsay for a Banquet at Lansdowne House on this day in 1924, 100 years ago, when they received endowments of beds in the new obstetric University College Hospital The Duchess of York wore her City of London Pearl Sautoir. Lady Patricia was wearing her Diamond Tiara. 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 T ..read more

Feature The Birth of Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1923 Wedding The Wedding of the Prince of Thurn and Taxis and Countess Gloria von Schönburg-Glauchau in 1980 The Wedding of King Alfonso of Spain and Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg in 1906 Royal Events OTD Representationsmiddag in 2018 The Battle of Jutland Centenary in 2016 The British State Visit to Norway in 2001 The Wedding Gala of Crown Princess Margrethe of Denmark in 1967 Ball at Hampton Court Palace in 1953 Royal Visits to the United States in 1939 King and Queen at Screening of ‘A Star is Born’ in 1937 Banquet at Lansdowne ..read more

Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess Sophie of Greece, Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis and Princess Michael of Kent were among the Royal Relatives at the Wedding of Count Alexander of Schönburg-Glauchau and Princess Irina of Hesse on this day in 1999, 25 years ago. Count Alexander of Schönburg-Glauchau, son of the Count von Schönburg-Glauchau and Countess Beatrix Széchenyi de Sárvár et Felsővidék, married Princess Irina of Hesse, daughter of Prince Karl of Hesse and Countess Yvonne Szapáry von Muraszombath, Széchysziget und Szapár, at Heusenstamm in Hesse. Princess Irina wore the Szapáry ..read more

Crown Princess Margrethe, Princess Benedikte and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark dressed in historic costumes and spectacular heirloom jewels as they portrayed their ancestors for Theatre Performances at Fredensborg Palace on this day in 1954, 70 years ago. Crown Princess Margrethe played the role of ‘Mrs Preen’ in the short play ‘Shall we join the ladies?’, but introduced the performance dressed as Queen Juliane Marie, bedecked in the antique Diamond Jewels of the Løsørefideikommis. From the Juliane Marie Theatre, Fredensborg. There are both pictures of the princesses, Princess Margrethe’s f ..read more

Today marks the 210th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Joséphine of the French, who passed away on this day in 1814! The legendary French Empress had a spectacular Jewellery Collection, and while it is unlikely that anything more than a portion of this Diamond Tiara was worn by the legendary Empress Joséphine for her Coronation, it was loaned by Van Cleef & Arpels to several Royal Ladies in recent decades! Empress Joséphine’s Diamond Tiara | Leuchtenberg Sapphire Parure | Diamond Tiara | Swedish Cameo Parure | Emerald Parure A spectacular 1040-diamond tiara mounted on yellow gold, and ..read more

Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of Lady May Abel Smith, who passed away on this day in 1994! Queen Mary’s niece, who was born a Princess of Teck, and married an Army officer who served as Governor of Queensland,  Lady May possessed this spectacular Diamond Spike Tiara! But first, let’s learn about Lady May! Born Princess May of Teck, the daughter of Prince Alexander of Teck, great-grandson of King George III, and the former Princess Alice of Albany, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, she lost her German title in 1917, and became Lady May Cambridge when her father became the E ..read more

Feature The Death of Lady May Abel Smith in 1994 [Diamond Tiara | Pearl Corsage Brooch | The Jewels of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone] The Death of Queen Nazli of Egypt in 1978 [Diamond Tiara | Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace] The Birth of Princess Irmingard of Bavaria in 1923 [Bavarian Sapphire Floral Tiara | Bavarian Lover’s Knot Tiara] The Birth of Doreen Knatchbull, Baroness Brabourne in 1896 [Brabourne Tiara | Diamond Earrings] The Death of Empress Joséphine of France in 1814 [Empress Joséphine’s Diamond Tiara | Leuchtenberg Sapphire Parure | Diamond Tiara ..read more