The Mellerio Ruby Parure Tiara
The Mellerio Ruby Parure Tiara was made by Mellerio dits Meller, a French jewellery firm, for Queen Emma, the second wife of King William III…
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Princess Margriet attends commemoration of Canadian war dead
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands attended a commemoration of Canadians who died during the Second World War. The Princess, born in Canada while her family…
The Ruby Peacock Tiara
The Ruby Peacock Tiara was made in 1897 by Schürmann, reportedly from pieces from the collections of Sophie of Württemberg, the first wife of King…
King Willem-Alexander to visit Denmark and Norway
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is set to visit Denmark and Norway in November. The King will visit the Scandinavian countries from 12 to 14…
The Dutch Emerald Parure Tiara
The Dutch Emerald Parure Tiara is a versatile piece in the collection of the Dutch royal family. The tiara was made in 1899 by Schürmann…
Princess Irene shares her beliefs on the afterlife
Princess Irene of the Netherlands has shared her beliefs on the afterlife. The aunt of King Willem-Alexander believes in life after death “in another dimension.”…
The Antique Pearl Tiara
The Antique Pearl Tiara was made in 1900 and was designed to mimic the shape of an older Pearl tiara in the Dutch collection once…
The Dutch Diamond Bandeau
The Dutch Diamond Bandeau consists of diamonds that were originally part of a necklace. This necklace was given to Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont in…
The Wurttemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara
The Wurttemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara is thought to be a remodelled tiara from the collection of Sophie of Wurttemberg but this has not been confirmed….
Queen Máxima gets new UN role
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has a new role with the United Nations. The Dutch consort has been named Special Advocate of the UN Secretary-General…