The Edwardians: Age of Elegance
Exhibition at Buckingham Palace
From April 11 to November 23, 2025, The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace will host a major exhibition titled The Edwardians: Age of Elegance. This groundbreaking event explores the opulence, style, and societal shifts of the Edwardian era through the lives of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary.
Two of Britain’s most fashionable royal couples – King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary – from their family lives and personal collecting to their glittering social circles and spectacular royal events
The exhibition will showcase over 300 artifacts, many on display for the first time, including jewelry, fashion, art, and personal items.
Highlights include Queen Alexandra’s Dagmar Necklace, Queen Mary’s Love Trophy Collar, and exquisite works by Fabergé.
The display will recreate the lavish interiors of Marlborough House and Sandringham House, adorned with family photographs, decorative treasures, and society mementos.
See an Egyptian scarab brooch
given to Alexandra by Edward following his tour of the Middle East in 1863.
Visitors can immerse themselves in Edwardian culture through paintings by luminaries like John Singer Sargent the Duchess of Connaught, Frederic Leighton, and Edward Burne-Jones, alongside new trends like Aestheticism and Art Nouveau. Personal items and souvenirs from royal travels and events will provide insight into the couple’s global influence and vibrant social lives. Photography, a burgeoning art form of the era, will also be featured, including works by pioneering female photographers and snapshots taken by Alexandra herself.
The exhibition captures the grandeur and transitions of a golden age brought to an abrupt end by World War I, offering a poignant glimpse into the lives, tastes, and artistic patronage of the Edwardian royals.
Queen Therese of Bavaria’s Ears of wheat Diamond Tiara
Princess Margarita of Baden, Princess of Yugoslavia | Laurel Leaf Meander Tiara Diadem Diamond Tiaras
Fine diamond tiara, circa 1910, will be offered at Sotheby’s Geneva, 13th November 2024
Important Ruby and Diamond Sautoir Necklace made by DREICER & Cie | Lucie Bigelow Dodge Rosen | Gilded Age Jewels History
Princess Xenia of Croÿ | Diamond Fringe Wedding Tiara
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 Diamond Brooches Opal Stomacher Opal Devante de Corsage|Princess Helene of Thurn und Taxis, Herzogin in Bayern
Opal Brooches, Royal Wedding Gift from Queen Elisabeth of Prussia
Devante de Corsage Brustschmuck großes Diamant Blumenbouquet|Hochzeit Prinzessin Elisabeth von Bayern Kronprinzessin von Preußen|Königin| Hohenzollern-Preussen
Large Devante de Corsage of Diamond Princess Elisabeth of Bavaria | Crown Princess of Preussen|Queen of Prussia Hohenzollern
Pearl and Diamond Tiara | Princess Elisabeth of Bavaria | Crown Princess of Preussen|Queen Hohenzollern-Preussen
Perlen Diamant Tiara | Prinzessin Elisabeth von Bayern Kronprinzessin von Preußen|Preussische Königin| Hohenzollern-Preussen
Rubinschmuck, Rubin Parure mit Rubinhalsband, Ohrringen, Armband| Prinzessin Elisabeth von Bayern Kronprinzessin von Preußen|Königin der Königin| Hohenzollern-Preussen
Ruby jewelry, Ruby Parure with ruby collar, earrings,brooches, choker | Princess Elisabeth of Bavaria, Crown Princess of Prussia | Queen of the Queen | Hohenzollern-Prussia
Prussian Ruby Parure | Ruby jewelry, Ruby Parure with ruby collar, Ruby earrings, Ruby bracelet, Ruby Cluster Brooches| Princess Elisabeth of Bavaria, Crown Princess of Prussia | Queen of the Prussian| Hohenzollern-Prussia
Preussen Rubin Parure Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria| Hochzeitsgeschenk des König Max von Bayern an Königin Elizabeth von Preussen |Royal Jewel History
Tsaritsa Giovanna of Bulgaria | Royal Wedding 1930 | Fleur de Lys Ruby Emerald and Diamond Tiara
The Bulgarian Fleur-de-Lis Tiara | Royal and Imperial Jewels of Bulgaria | Princess Marie Louise of Bourbon Parme
Tsaritsa Giovanna of Bulgaria | Royal Wedding 1930 | Fleur de Lys Ruby Emerald and Diamond Tiara
Prinzess Giovanna of Italy |Queen Ioanna|Tsaritsa of Bulgaria Royal Imperial Koechert Tiara
Diamond Ruby Emerald Fleur de Lys Crown of Marie Louise of Bulgaria
Princess de Réthy’s CARTIER Flower Tiara | BELGIUM Royal JEWELS – Princess Lilian de Rethy| Historic Jewels Reine de Belgique
Princess de Réthy’s Cartier Flower Tiara
Princess Lilian Belgium| Historic Jewels Reine de Belgique Diamant Perlen Brosche der belgischen Königin Fabiola
BELGIUM Royal JEWELS| Princess Lilian Rubies | Van Cleef and Arpels Important Royal Jewelry
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway Diamond Oat Ears Tiara | Boucheron Tiara |King Olav’s Gift Tiara
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway| Diamond Oat Ears Tiara| King Olav’s Gift |Royal Jewel History