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An all diamond tiara created for a queen in waiting from historic royal jewels

The Dutch Royal Family has one of the strongest jewellery collections in Europe, with several versatile pieces to choose. Queen Maxima has even used multiple tiaras to create a new diadem, one that has quickly become a family favourite. Queen Maxima’s Star Tiara uses elements from two nineteenth century diamond tiaras in the family collection. On her wedding day on 2 February 2002…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima take trip back in time

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands went back in time as they wrapped up an important visit. As their two day State Visit to Cyprus concluded, the royals headed to a heritage site where they were shown evidence of the very earliest known settlements in the area. It came as the King and Queen of the Netherlands carried out a busy schedule before hosting their own event…
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The Netherlands

Future queen talks of the ''exciting'' day that marks a milestone in her royal life

The Princess of Orange has just celebrated a major milestone as she carried out her first solo engagement and she sailed through it. Princess Catharina-Amalia visited Vlissingen on Saturday to christen a new ship, the Den Helder. It’s the first time she’s carried out such a high profile engagement without her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.  The navy vessel is…
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King Willem-Alexander takes to the pitch

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has visited an inclusive sports club in Amsterdam.  The Dutch King visited Only Friends sports club, an Amsterdam organisation that allows children, teens, and adults with physical and developmental disabilities a place to…
European Royals

An antique tiara that's become a favourite of queens

Princess Beatrix, the former Queen of the Netherlands, has just celebrated her 87th birthday. In honour of her big day, we are looking at one of her favourite tiaras, the Dutch Antique Pearl Tiara. The former Dutch queen has worn this stunning statement tiara many times throughout her reign. The Antique Pearl Tiara was created in the style of a previous tiara, one that belonged…
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