
Posted by TMN Raugravine![]()

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on July 17, 2012, 11:26 am, in reply to "Re: The expensive jewel gifts from different countries"
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I think it is the host who gives the present.
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: Maybe Belgium should host an Emir or Sultan
: here or there, Paola could use at least a
: dramatic necklace. Her two existing
: necklaces are way too modest for a queen.
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: I know that, for example, the Arab rulers
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: given very expensive jewels to Sofía of
: Spain (necklaces, bracelets, earrings...)
: and, of course, she has accepted all (and
: worn).
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: Regards!
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: Well, any of them. I meant that the Arab
: Emirates seem to be quite generous with
: expensive jewelry to foreign royals. It
: would be a very useful gesture.
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: Just a thought.
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: Hi! What Royal Family could request that?
: The
: one from Spain, Norway, Sweden,
: Netherlands...?
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: Regards!
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: Do you suppose the Royal Family could
: respectfully request that places they visit
: make a donation in lieu of expensive jewelry
: (of which they have plenty)?
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: Just curious.
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: I am thinking of the Arab Emirates for one.
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