Princess Xenia of Croy| Diamond Fringe Tiara Royal Diadem | Duchess of Croy German Royal Jewels
A diamond fringe tiara worn by Archduchess Isabella of Austria Teschen – born Princess of Croÿ:
Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch |Archduchess Isabella of Habsburg Teschen Croy
and another fringe tiara is known in the Princely House of Salm-Salm, the eldest daughter of Archduchess Isabella….
Opal Brooches, Royal Wedding Gift from Queen Elisabeth of Prussia
Princess de Réthy’s Cartier Flower Tiara
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway| Diamond Oat Ears Tiara| King Olav’s Gift |Royal Jewel History
Cartier Diamond Tiara
Prince Francis of Teck, born in 1870 at Kensington Palace, was the second son of Francis, Duke of Teck, and Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge. Educated at Eton and Cheltenham College, Francis was known for his elegance and somewhat extravagant lifestyle. He became close to Ellen, Countess of Kilmorey, despite their significant age difference, and there was speculation about the nature of their relationship, although it appears to have been platonic. Francis had inherited the Teck family’s Cambridge emeralds and had loaned them to the Countess, which caused tension within his family, particularly with his sister, who later became Queen Mary.
After his death in 1910, it was discovered that Francis had bequeathed these emeralds to the Countess in his will, which was sealed, sparking rumors. The Countess eventually sold the famous Cambridge Emeralds back to Queen Mary. Ellen, Countess of Kilmorey, passed away in 1920, leaving behind a will that detailed the disposition of her estate, including the jewel given to her by Prince Francis.
Prinz Francis von Teck, geboren 1870 im Kensington Palace, war der zweite Sohn von Francis, Herzog von Teck, und Prinzessin Mary Adelaide von Cambridge. Er wurde in Eton und am Cheltenham College ausgebildet und war für seinen eleganten und extravaganten Lebensstil bekannt. Francis entwickelte eine enge Beziehung zur deutlich älteren Ellen, Gräfin von Kilmorey, wobei spekuliert wurde, ob die Beziehung platonisch war. Francis hatte die Cambridge Smaragde seiner Familie geerbt und sie der Gräfin geliehen, was Spannungen innerhalb seiner Familie auslöste, insbesondere mit seiner Schwester, die später Königin Mary wurde.
Nach seinem Tod im Jahr 1910 stellte sich heraus, dass Francis diese Smaragde der Gräfin in seinem Testament vermacht hatte, das versiegelt wurde und Gerüchte auslöste. Die Gräfin verkaufte schließlich die Smaragde an Königin Mary. Ellen, Gräfin von Kilmorey, verstarb 1920 und hinterließ ein Testament, das die Verteilung ihres Nachlasses, einschließlich des von Prinz Francis erhaltenen Juwels, detailliert beschrieb.
Royal Pearl Strings and Royal Pearl Necklace
Princess Helen, Duchess of Albany 1861-1922 , Wife of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany; daughter of Prince George Victor of Waldeck-Pyrmont
Princess Helen of Waldeck-Pyrmont| Prince Leopold Royal Bride of the Duke of Albany
We could see the Duchess of Albany wore a lot of pearl strings and pearl robes. It’s not known from who she was presented to her, yet.
But in the year 1916 the Times noted: Christie’s sold a pearl rope composed of a row of 258 large graduated pearls,the property of the Duchess of Albany, which was „knocked down“ at Pound 2700. This rope had often been worn by Queen Victoria. The proceeds of the sale are intended for the upkeep of the Deptford Fund, of which the Duchess of Albany has been President for over 21years and the Maternity Home of the Profession Classes War Relief Council.
Francis (‚Frank‘) Joseph Leopold Frederick, Prince of Teck, born at Kensington Palace, London, 9 January 1870, the second son of Francis, Prince and Duke of Teck, by his wife Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge, the daughter of Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge the seventh son of King George III. His father had been created Duke of Teck by the King of Württemberg in 1863, a title recognized in Austria in 1864.
He was named after his God father, the Emperor Franz Josef of Austria.
ROYAL CHRISTENING. Royal Christening. —On Thursday, the second son of his Serene Highness the Prince and her Royal Highness the Princess of Teck was christened at Kensington Palace. The ceremony was performed by the Right Reverend the Bishop of London, assisted by the Rev. Evan Nepean and the Rev. Mr. Bullack. The infant Prince received the names Francis Joseph Leopold Frederick. The sponsors were the Emperor of Austria, represented his Excellency the Austrian Ambassador bis Royal Highness Prince Leopold, his Royal Highness Prince Frederick of Württemberg, the Queen of the Belgians, represented by her Serene Highness the Princess Claudine of Teck, her Royal Highness Princess Christian, her Royal Highness Princess Louise, and Miss Burdett Coutts. There were present their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Albert Victor, and Prince George; their Highnesses Prince and Princess Christian, her Royal Highness Princess Louise, his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, traditional an imperial christening gift was presented.
Gemeinde-Zeitung: unabhängiges politisches Journal 16. März 1870 – Am 11. d. M. fand im Palast von Kensington die Taufe des
zweiten Sohnes, der jüngst dem Fürsten von Teck geboren wurde, statt.
Taufpathen waren der Kaiser von Oesterreich (vertreten durch den Botschafter Grafen Apponyi), Prinz Friedrich von Würtemberg, Prinz Leopold,die Königin, (vertreten durch die Prinzessin Claudine v. Teck), die Prin-
zessinen Christina und Louise und Fräulein Burdett Coutts. Der Prinz von Wales nebst Gemalin und Kindern und die übrigen hier anwesenden Mitglieder der königlichen Familie waren bei dem Taufakte zugegen, den der Bischof von London vollzog. Das Kind erhielt den Namen Franz Josef Leopold und Friedrich. Ein Taufgeschenk des Kaisers wurde übergeben.
Diamond Tiara Garland Style|Countess Merveldt Gräfin Merveldt’s Garland Diadem| German Royal