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Tiara of the Month: The diadem of Princess Andrée, third wife of Aga Khan III
Posted September 1st, 2022 by librarian-hdOwning some of the most extravagant and fabulous pieces of jewellery in the world just comes with the territory when you are married to the Aga Khan. Such was the case for Princess Andrée, the Parisian shop owner turned royal, who became the third wife of Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III, in 1929.
Amongst her trousseau was an Egyptian style diamond and platinum tiara from Cartier, bought by her new husband in 1934. It features stylised lotus flowers set onto a diamond band, and is intended to be worn high on the head.
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Mowlana Sultan Muhammad Shah with Mata Salamat at Yakimour during the 1956 Cannes Film Festival
Posted February 21st, 2021 by librarian-hdLe 9ème Festival de CANNES 1956 s'est déroulé du 23 avril au 10 mai : Danny KAYE, une cigarette à la main, discutant avec l'Aga KHAN, assis dans un fauteuil roulant, et son épouse la Bégum dans les jardins de leur villa Yakimour, au bord de la piscine. (Photo by GAROFALO Jack/SIMON Michou/Paris Match via Getty Images)
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Aga Khan III's Rolls-Royce - Collector Classics: History of Rolls-Royce gathered under one roof
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Aga Khan III's Rolls-Royce - Collector Classics: History of Rolls-Royce gathered under one roof
Posted July 27th, 2017 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan’s Phantom IV that is part of the exhibit was ordered by the leader of the Nizari Ismaili Muslim community. He was among 18 heads of state to commission a Rolls-Royce Phantom IV. The Sedanca de Ville-styled luxury car that took two years to build features a sumptuous red Connolly leather interior, an adjustable mirror, concealed silver brush, comb and compact – all engraved with the Aga Khan’s royal crest, which was also to be seen on the doors – as well as a built-in dictaphone and a picnic set.
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Aga Khan III Event - 1947-03-30
Posted March 17th, 2009 by heritageMarch 30, 1947 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III and Her Royal Highness Begum Aga Khan, Om Habibah receive the honorary citizenship of Le Cannet .
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