Articles by Moniek Bloks

Queen Elisabeth’s Art Deco Bandeau

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…




Princess Beatrice gives birth to second child

Princess Beatrice has given birth to her second child. Buckingham Palace said, “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to…



The Baden Palmette Tiara

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…


Princess Royal visits South Africa

The Princess Royal was in South Africa for a two-day visit. On the first day of her visit, Princess Anne visited the South African Riding…



The Dutch Aquamarine Parure Tiara

The Dutch Aquamarine Parure Tiara was given to the future Queen Juliana in 1927 as a birthday present from her parents, Queen Wilhelmina and Prince…


Queen Sonja’s pacemaker surgery successful 

Queen Sonja of Norway’s pacemaker surgery has been successful. The Norwegian Royal Court stated, “Her Majesty The Queen had a pacemaker inserted today. The procedure…