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Queen Mary’s Edwardian Tiara

Friday, 14 February 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Queen Mary’s Edwardian Tiara was added to her collection in 2012 after it was bought at auction. Embed from Getty Images The tiara came from the Bruun Rasmussen auction house and they described it as a “diamond jewellery set comprising a necklace and a pair of later ear screws set with numerous rose and old [read more]

Book Review: The Rebel Romanov by Helen Rappaport

Thursday, 13 February 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

*contains affiliate links* The Rebel Romanov by Helen Rappaport chronicles the life of Juliane or Julie of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. She was born on 23 September 1781 in Bern to Franz Frederick Anton, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld and Augusta Caroline Reuss of Ebersdorf. If that name rings a bell, Julie was the aunt of Queen Victoria of the [read more]

Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani – A wayward Princess

Saturday, 8 February 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani was likely born on 9 February 1826 as the daughter of High Chiefess Pauahi, a widow of King Kamehameha II, who was also her uncle. Her mother married Mataio Kekuanaoa, and he recognised her as his daughter. Her father could have also been Kahalaia, who had comforted her during her husband’s absence. [read more]

The Duke of Brabant & Mathilde d'Udekem d'Acoz

Queen Elisabeth’s Art Deco Bandeau

Friday, 24 January 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Queen Elisabeth’s Art Deco Bandeau may be small but it has certainly been worn to some big events. The bandeau is part of the Belgian royal family’s collection, and it’s been in the family for generations. It was made for Queen Elisabeth (born of Bavaria). It features a zig-zag design with round diamonds, and it [read more]

The Baden Palmette Tiara

Friday, 17 January 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Baden Palmette Tiara, with its heart-shaped palette motifs, is part of the collection of the Danish royals. It was probably made in the middle of the 19th century by the jeweller Koch. It was reported to be a wedding gift from the future William I, German Emperor, to his daughter, Princess Louise. Louise married [read more]

Princess Huai Ying – The Princess who helped her hostage husband escape captivity from her father

Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0

Princess Huai Ying was the wife of Duke Huai of Jin. During the year of 638 B.C.E., Princess Huai Ying was forced to choose between her father and her husband.[1] In the end, Princess Huai Ying handled the tough predicament wisely.[2] Her decision earned her praise from ancient chroniclers for being unbiased.[3] Princess Huai Ying was also known [read more]