Daisy, Princess of Pless, c1891. Image from Lafayette.org.uk via Wikimedia Commons Born Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West on June 28, 1873 at Rut…

Born on October 27, 1857 in New York City, New York, U.S.A., Frances Ellen Work was the daughter of renowned stockbroker Franklin H. Work—a self-made …

In 1947, King George V and Queen Elizabeth embarked on a journey of the South African dominions (South Africa, Southern Rhodesia, Swaziland, Basutoland, and …

Hever Castle is one of the most storied castles in England, attracting thousands of visitors every year not only because of its interesting structure…

The George IV Diadem. Image from Royal Collection Trust The George IV State Diadem is one of the most interesting and precious tiaras in the royal…

During the Gilded Age, Winnaretta Singer emerged as one of the most colorful and interesting million-dollar princesses not only because of her imm…

Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Brazilian Aquamarine Parure Tiara. Image from Wikimedia  Commons In 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took…

Princess Marie of Orleans (left) and Prince Valdemar of Denmark (right). Images from Wikimedia Commons Marie Amélie Françoise Hélène was born in H…