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The queen bringing all the drama with her latest tiara pick

Queen Maxima chose one of the biggest and most dramatic tiaras in the Dutch royal collection. And to really bring the drama, she made quite the impression by not even choosing its largest setting. The Dutch Queen wore the Württemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara for the Omani State Dinner. The tiara was originally created in 1897 to redesign the gem ahead of Queen Wilhemina’s enthronement…
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The pretty little box that hides a scandalous royal story

It was a gift of love that entertained a king but which displeased a queen so much that she made sure it was returned to sender. However, the woman at the heart of the scandal made sure it returned to within royal walls. he Edwardians: Age of Elegance is a new major exhibition that has opened at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. While the exhibition includes several historic pieces…
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The tiara made for a princess and worn by queens that is now on show in London

Well, we know one tiara that Queen Camilla won’t be wearing for a while. The Queen’s jewellery picks have been rather exciting in recent times, from quirky brooches to her own mother’s exquisite turquoise gems, but a favourite and famous tiara is out of bounds until the end of the year and for a very good reason. The sparkling Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara is now a star…
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Norway

The tiara passed down through princesses that now belongs to a future queen

Princess Ingrid-Alexandra of Norway joined her grandparents and parents for her first ever State Dinner in Oslo, and she passed the evening with flying colours!  King Harald and Queen Sonja hosted Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir for a three day state visit. The King and Queen of Norway were joined by Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and Princess Ingrid-Alexandra for the…
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