Happy Birthday to Princess Michael of Kent, who celebrates her 80th Birthday today! One of the most glamorous members of the extended Royal Family, Princess Michael possesses a remarkable collection of heirloom Royal Jewels!
Kent Festoon Tiara
Origin: Unknown, appeared on Princess Marina in the 1950s and inherited by Prince Michael of Kent in 1968
Notable Appearances: The Dutch State Visit to Britain in 1982, the Spanish State Visit to Britain in 1986, the Polish State Visit to the UK in 1991, the Malaysian State Visit to Britain in 1993, the Heads of State Banquet at Guildhall in 1995, Queen Margrethe’s Banquet in 2000, the French State Visit to Britain in 2008, the Wedding Ball of Crown Prince Leka of Albania in 2016, the Spanish State Visit to Britain in 2017, the Dutch State Visit to Britain in 2018, and the American State Visit to Britain in 2019.
Kent Diamond Fringe Tiara
Origin: A wedding gift to Princess Marina from the City of London in 1934, may have belonged to Grand Duchess Vladimir and inherited by Prince Michael of Kent in 1968
Notable Appearances: Wedding Ball in Vienna in 1978, the Danish State Visit to Britain in 2000, and the Queen’s Commonwealth Dinner at Buckingham Palace in 2018.
Princess Marina’s Diamond Circle Earrings
Origin: Unknown, appeared on Princess Marina in the 1950s and inherited by Prince Michael of Kent in 1968
Notable Appearances: Wedding Ball in Vienna in 1978, Greek Royal Family’s Ball in 1986, the Wedding of Prince Edward at Windsor Castle in 1999, Queen Margrethe’s Banquet in 2000, the Wedding of her only son, Lord Frederick Windsor in 2009, the Wedding Ball of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco in 2011, and the Queen’s 92nd Birthday Concert in 2018.
Vladimir Pearl Earrings
Origin: Grand Duchess Vladimir through to her daughter, Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna, Princess Nicholas of Greece, who gave them to Princess Marina in the early 1950s, inherited by Prince Michael of Kent in 1968
Notable Appearances: The Malaysian State Visit to Britain in 1993, the Heads of State Banquet at Guildhall in 1995, Queen Margrethe’s Banquet in 2000, the Wedding Ball of Crown Prince Leka of Albania in 2016, and the American State Visit to Britain in 2019.
Princess Louise’s Diamond Daisy Brooches
Origin: Inherited by Princess Marina from Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, inherited by Prince Michael of Kent in 1968
Notable Appearances: The Malaysian State Visit to Britain in 1993, The Wedding Ball of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco in 2011.
Princess Louise’s Emerald Brooch
Origin: Inherited by Princess Marina from Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, inherited by Prince Michael of Kent in 1968
Notable Appearances: The Wedding of Lord Romsey in 1979, the French State Visit to Britain in 2008, and the Queen’s 90th Birthday Thanksgiving Service in 2016.
Cartier Sapphire Clips
Origin: A Gift to Princess Marina from Prince George, Duke of Kent, inherited by Prince Michael of Kent in 1968
Notable Appearances: Portraits, the Greek Royal Family’s Ball in 1986, the Wedding of her only son, Lord Frederick Windsor in 2009.
Cartier Flower Brooch
Origin: A Gift to Princess Marina from Prince George, Duke of Kent upon the birth of Prince Michael of Kent in 1944, inherited by Prince Michael in 1968
Notable Appearances: The Wedding of Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, the Wedding of Prince Edward at Windsor Castle in 1999, the Wedding of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in 2005, the Queen’s 92nd Birthday Concert in 2018, and the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023
Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Diamond Pendant
Origin: Bought by Queen Mary from the Estate of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, inherited by Princess Marina in 1953 and then Prince Michael of Kent in 1968
Notable Appearances: The American State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2019.
Art Deco Pearl Necklace
Origin: A Wedding Gift to Princess Marina from Prince George, Duke of Kent in 1934, inherited by Prince Michael of Kent in 1968
Notable Appearances: The Heads of State Banquet at Guildhall in 1995, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1997 and the Wedding Ball of Crown Prince Leka of Albania in 2016
Aquamarine Suite
Origin: Unknown
Notable Appearances: The Wedding Gala of Princess Alexia of Greece at Bridgewater House in London in 1999 and the Dutch State Visit to Britain in 2018,
Kent Festoon Tiara
Kent City of London Fringe Tiara
Diamond Circle Earrings
Vladimir Pearl Earrings
Daisy Brooches
Diamond Pendant
Emerald Brooch
Art Deco Pearl Necklace
Aquamarine Suite
Cartier Sapphire Clips
Cartier Flower Brooch
Kent City of London Fringe Tiara
Diamond Circle Earrings
Vladimir Pearl Earrings
Daisy Brooches
Diamond Pendant
Emerald Brooch
Art Deco Pearl Necklace
Aquamarine Suite
Cartier Sapphire Clips
Cartier Flower Brooch