Thanks to all and what amazing pictures of the order. I presume that now Countess Alexandra returned her Order upon her divorce. I wonder if her order was then given to Princess Marie upon her marriage to Prince Joachim? Very interesting thread, thanks Nathanial. --Previous Message-- : thanks Nathanial for the link to the blog and : the photos... : : It is interesting that this order bears : monogram of a reigning King/Queen, IF it was : made during their reign...so CP Mary's order : must have been made just for her? which : wouldn't make sense considering that they : had Queen Ingrid's order, or maybe other : ones available at the time....so Stig could : be right that they 'change' monogram based : on who is reigning at the time the order is : given. This makes more sense to me. : : --Previous Message-- : : : : : : : : : : : : http://diplomaticlicensephotography.wordpress.com/ : : : : : : :