The Netherlands

The stunning Dutch sapphires worn by queens

The Dutch Royal Family have several substantial tiaras in their jewellery vaults, but there is one tiara that stands above the rest- the Durch Sapphire Parure Tiara. There has been considerable debate on which jeweller created this massive tiara. Recent research shows that it was most likely made by the Maison van der Stichel around 1881 for Queen Emma. [getty…
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Norway

Understated elegance is the hallmark of Norway's royal brides

The royal brides of Norway have kept up an unbroken tradition of understated elegance for over a century. As Princess Martha Louise marries Durek Verrett, will this latest royal wedding gown follow tradition? Queen Maud of Norway, 1896 [getty src=”1511738023″ width=”594″ height=”446″ tld=”com”] The first modern queen of Norway, Queen Maud…
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Norway

Boat rides and late night dancing mark a royal wedding like no other as Norway's Princess Martha Louise prepares to say 'I do'

Royal guests will take a scenic boat ride across one of Norway’s prettiest fjords as they make their way to this summer’s big royal wedding. Princess Martha Louise of Norway and her fiance, Durek Verrett, have shared some of the details of how they will celebrate their marriage as the party gets started. On the eve of their wedding, August 30th 2024, their guests will step on…
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Norway

Norway's heir addresses controversy around sister's wedding

With just days to go until Princess Martha Louise of Norway gets married, her brother has addressed some of the controversy around her big day. Crown Prince Haakon spoke to journalists about the issues that have arisen ahead of Martha Louise’s wedding to Durek Verrett. The two tie the knot in Gerainger in Norway on August 31st 2024. Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett will marry…
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