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Only Queen Margrethe could sport one of the most unusual tiaras in existence: the Golden Poppies tiara.Designed in 1976 by Arje Griegst, Queen Margrethe was only four years into her reign when she started wearing the Golden Poppies. It was the Queen’s own commission and creative inspiration that led to the tiara’s creation.The golden poppies are framed around her head by delicate stems…

He is one of the 20th century’s most famous fashion designers who became involved in a fairytale royal wedding through loyal links to a proud patron. Cristobal Balenciaga, who was born on January 21st 1895, created the regal gown worn by Queen Fabiola of the Belgians on the day she said yes to a king and a crown. And the fairytale ending began with her granny.Balenciaga’s links…

On Wednesday afternoon, King Charles read his speech at the State Opening of Parliament. He was wearing one of the most important symbols of monarchy for it, the Imperial State Crown.The Imperial State Crown is worn by the British monarch when they leave Westminster Abbey at the end of their coronation. They also wear the Imperial State Crown for the State Opening of Parliament. (Queen…

The marriage of Sonja Haraldsen to the future King of Norway, on August 29th 1968, marked a moment of joy in a relationship that had caused huge debate as soon as it was known about. For the bride had no royal blood in a monarchy where princes were expected to wed regally. However, love prevailed and Sonja married the then Crown Prince Harald in front of crowned heads from across Europe. This…