Re: Rubies and emeralds? (Hungary) Archived Message
Posted by Henri M on November 29, 2012, 1:57 am, in reply to "Re: Wilhelmina at Beatrix' 18th birthday dinner"
In 1956 (the year of this banquet) there was an uprising in Hungary against the Soviet occupation of their country. Many Hungarians fled the country and found shelter elsewhere, also in the Netherlands. It is reported that the Hungarian uprising had a deep impact on the old Queen. In 1956 was also this banquet in honour of Princess Beatrix. Maybe the old Queen wore the diadem from the Mellerio ruby parure in combination with green emeralds. The Hungarian colours?
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