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Juliana is in fact wearing the necklace (proper) of the parure, not the tiara as a necklace. The tiara is topped with diamonds, the necklace had ruby pendants. The tiara base is all diamond, the 'base' of the necklace also has rubies in between the diamonds, etc. There are differences, you have...

That particular picture is of Queen Wilhelmina in 1897/8. She's wearing the upper parts of her mothers diamond tiara that belonged to the so-called Van Kempen Parure of 1879. The ornaments were re-mountable on a wire frame. The parure's sometimes refered to as the 'old crown parure' as this...

My best guess is 2013 or 2015. It would be a bicenteniary of the restoration of power of the Orange-Nassau's and the investiture of the first King of the Netherlands, Willem (Frederik) I, respectivelyand leaves WA and Maxima some time to raise their daughters without the additional burden of...

I find it shocking that Maxima's considered by some to be equal to all the other immigrants that have flocked to the Netherlands the past decades. Refering to her as as a model for integration is just downright silly. A. Maxima has had a high level of education. B. Maxima had an (priveledged)...

The jeweller is Steltman in The Hague. It was said at the time the prince 'designed' the ring. However the design was made by Brom. Oh and Yes. It is a very rare orange diamond.

O-N Sapphires and other bits (of information) I wasn't saying they bought new sapphires necessarily but the stones do not make a match - at all. So they either bought new ones or they used other sapphires that were in their posession. Also I do not think that Brus actually stated that the...

Queen Emma's taste Spot on. I believe more was destroyed than gained by demolishing these 19th century pieces (by Emma). Although Queen Sophia's star tiara wasn't actually hers and was only worn by her for a portrait I believe. Most of the demolished pieces were "reset" by a Jeweller named...

I doubt this parure went to the O-N's Well I actually doubt that this parure ended up with the Orange-Nassau's. As one can see this parure contained many square or rectangular shaped sapphires. There are only two large rectangular sapphires in the present collection of the Orange-Nassau's...

brooch Also a citrine, set in diamonds. A rather 19th centrury design. A few more years and she'll have a nice demi-parure of citrines and diamonds. Perfect!

The largest group of royals 'on the floor' during a normal session of the States-General was in 2002 and 2003: HM The Queen HRH The Prince of Orange HRH Princess Máxima HRH Prince Friso HRH Prince Constantijn HRH Princess Laurentien HRH Princess Margriet Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven...

There's no difference between male or female monarchs in the Dutch constitution - there's only mention of "The King". Relevant laws therefor apply regardless of gender. Wilhemina was already Queen when she married and she needed permission from Parliament so Beatrix certainly would need the...

provenance These are actually pendants from a brooch. See http://members.lycos.nl/orangenassau look under Brooches, then click Queen Emma's devant de corsage

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If it is a boy my guess is the names Claus and George (Jorge, Maxima's father) will be the middle names. First name? Alexander, Frederik,..... For a girl my money is on: Helena and Emma: Princess Amalia Princess Alexia Princess Helena or Emma.... Sounds good. By the way Catharina is in...

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In the Netherlands, abdication is contrary what some people seem to believe a personal choice by the monarch NOT a tradition. Although it does look that way I have to admit. Indeed the monarch is not anointed and there's no religious service of any kind because contrary to some countries we...

I agree. This should be considered a private event as was the whole visit by the Crown Princely Couple of Japan.

Abdication? Not for a few more years I suspect. She seems to enjoy her job even more the last couple of years. Probably because now she has her sons and daughters in law to help her or at least stand by her. In her last interview she said that the loneliness of her position was the most...

Personally I believe Maxima is an asset to the Dutch Royal Family and the country. She has brought back some warmth, sex-appeal and glamour into the monarchy and it was about time! Even Beatrix obviously needed some of that. Now that she has three three daughters in law and a row of...

I am sorry but that whole list (after no 10) is just rediculous IMO. Although I am sure that there are plenty of people out there (on the list) who actually find it a very big deal to be on it. To me it's just downright arcaic and silly. I suspect many if not all mainland royals actually do not...

Look I am sure Mabel is a nice person and I am sure she loves her husband to bits (that was never an issue if you ask me) and it is great for her that she has a very succesfull career at a very high level. But the thing is both of them should have known better and should at least have informed...

The title of Prince(ss) of Orange is nowadays reserved for the heir presumptive (m/f) only. At present this is Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg. When W-A becomes King, his daughter Amalia will become the first female heir presumptive with...

Maxima has this habit of wearing dresses that are cut too low. Not that I mind a bit of skin - au contraire - but it looks as if everything is sagging in a certain department when she wears these low cut outfits. Someone should tell her!

The Oranje Nassau jewel collection has been put in a Family Foundation headed by the Queen. Her sister and daughters in law can choose from the collection as long as they do not outshine Her Majesty herself! Collection of Dutch Royal Jewels: www.members.lycos.nl/oranjenassau