At the time there wasn't much interest in the jewels, I think and there was certainly little knowledge about the subject. I remember the pearl brooch that princess Beatrix wore, being described as a present from prince Claus
--Previous Message-- : At the time of the wedding ( 1966) there : surely must have been some journalist who : wanted to know more about this tiara ... : If new information now suddenly 'pops up' : one might also start wondering why no extra : info was released on previous occasions : (wedding 1966/State Visits) especially since : this tiara played such a prominent role.