The papal tiara
While no longer in use, the papacy does have a tiara. The papal hardware originated in the 4th century, and the original version may have…
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The Akishino Tiara
The Akishino Tiara is worn by the current Crown Princess of Japan, Princess Kiko. The origins of the tiara are unclear, but it made its…
The Princess who was gassed by the Nazis
Princess Maria Karoline of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was born on 10 January 1899 in Pula, in present-day Croatia, as the daughter of Archduchess Karoline Marie…
Taking a look at the wedding of Princess Margaret & Antony Armstrong-Jones
Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones were married on 6 May 1960 at Westminster Abbey in the first-ever televised British royal wedding. As her father, King…
Crown Princess Mary’s Wedding Tiara
When Mary Donaldson married the future King Frederik X of Denmark, she wore a diamond tiara, which had been a gift from her new parents-in-law….
Taking a look at Prince Dipangkorn as he celebrates his majority
Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti of Thailand was born on 29 April 2005 as the fifth but only recognised son of the future King Vajiralongkorn and his…
Taking a look at Infanta Sofía as she celebrates her 18th birthday
Infanta Sofía of Spain was born on 29 April 2007 at the Ruber International Hospital in Madrid as the second daughter of the future King…
Queen Fabiola’s Spanish Wedding Gift Tiara
The Spanish Wedding Gift Tiara was given to the future Queen Fabiola of Belgium as a wedding gift by the Spanish people. Embed from Getty…
How a new pope is chosen
With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is set to begin a process to elect a new pope and bishop of Rome. The…
The Pearl Poiré Tiara
The Pearl Poiré tiara belongs to the Danish royal family and made its way from Prussia and the Netherlands. The tiara was a wedding gift…