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Fourteen Stand-Out Royal Jewelry Moments from the Princess of Wales
Princess Catherine, who celebrated her birthday this week, will mark the fourteenth anniversary of her tenure as a member of the British royal family…
Jan 11
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Lauren Kiehna
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Fourteen Stand-Out Royal Jewelry Moments from the Princess of Wales
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Jimmy Carter and Queen Elizabeth II's Glittering State Banquet Moment
In the spring of 1977, President Carter joined several other heads of state for a special dinner at Buckingham Palace hosted by Queen Elizabeth II
Jan 4
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Lauren Kiehna
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Jimmy Carter and Queen Elizabeth II's Glittering State Banquet Moment
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December 2024
Diamond Suns and Suspended Dukedoms: The Bejeweled Legacy of Princess Helen, Duchess of Albany (Part 2)
Our closer look at the royal will of Princess Helen, Duchess of Albany concludes as we trace the inheritance of her glittering royal jewels—and the…
Dec 21, 2024
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Lauren Kiehna
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Diamond Suns and Suspended Dukedoms: The Bejeweled Legacy of Princess Helen, Duchess of Albany (Part 2)
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The Duke's Darling Nellie: The Bejeweled Legacy of Princess Helen, Duchess of Albany (Part 1)
Our series on the jewelry secrets revealed by a recently-unsealed series of royal wills continues today with the sparkling legacy of the Duchess of…
Dec 14, 2024
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Lauren Kiehna
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The Duke's Darling Nellie: The Bejeweled Legacy of Princess Helen, Duchess of Albany (Part 1)
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"The Whole of Belgium Fell for Your Charms": The Royal Wedding of Philippe and Mathilde, 25 Years Later
This week, the King and Queen of the Belgians celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. Today, we look back at their 1999 wedding celebrations, which…
Dec 7, 2024
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Lauren Kiehna
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"The Whole of Belgium Fell for Your Charms": The Royal Wedding of Philippe and Mathilde, 25 Years Later
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November 2024
A Dazzling Ruby Bracelet for the "Best Dressed Woman in Town"
Sotheby's recent Royal & Noble Jewels sale in Geneva featured a beautiful bracelet that belonged to a fascinating American socialite who, after four…
Nov 30, 2024
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Lauren Kiehna
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A Dazzling Ruby Bracelet for the "Best Dressed Woman in Town"
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The Long, Fascinating Century of a Japanese Princess
The Princess Mikasa, great-aunt of Emperor Naruhito, died last week in Tokyo at the age of 101, after witnessing a remarkable century of change in Japan
Nov 23, 2024
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Lauren Kiehna
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The Long, Fascinating Century of a Japanese Princess
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A Royal Engagement in Belgium, Twenty-Five Years Later
The Duke of Brabant's surprise engagement to a Belgian-born speech therapist shocked and thrilled royal watchers a quarter of a century ago—and opened…
Nov 16, 2024
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Lauren Kiehna
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A Royal Engagement in Belgium, Twenty-Five Years Later
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Diamonds Are Forever–and So Are Dame Shirley Bassey's Emeralds
The iconic Dame Shirley Bassey recently sold a treasure trove of jewels at auction, including a glamorous emerald suite bought to celebrate a royal…
Nov 9, 2024
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Lauren Kiehna
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Diamonds Are Forever–and So Are Dame Shirley Bassey's Emeralds
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The Tiara Mystery Found in the Princess Royal's Unsealed Will
Princess Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife was the daughter and sister of British monarchs, and her will includes fascinating instructions…
Nov 2, 2024
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Lauren Kiehna
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The Tiara Mystery Found in the Princess Royal's Unsealed Will
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October 2024
Incredible Iridescent Opals from the Habsburg Crown Jeweler Hit the Auction Block
A pair of classic diamond brooches set with luminous opals, made for an Austrian imperial bride, will soon be sold in Switzerland
Oct 26, 2024
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Lauren Kiehna
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Incredible Iridescent Opals from the Habsburg Crown Jeweler Hit the Auction Block
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The Stories Behind Queen Elizabeth II's Beloved Commonwealth Brooches
During her seven decades as Head of the Commonwealth, Elizabeth II amassed an impressive collection of national brooches, often given to her during…
Oct 19, 2024
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Lauren Kiehna
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The Stories Behind Queen Elizabeth II's Beloved Commonwealth Brooches
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