As it should be, she dresses a bit more subdued when in HM presence. When the CP are attending without HM she pulls out her most flamboyant outfits it seems.
--Previous Message-- : It looked better for the banquet than on : Prinsjesdag. By recycling the dress she : again left all the attention to HM without : being underdressed. I liked the combination. : Not flashy but stylish and very flattering. : It makes for an elegant and classic : appearance of the princess. I prefer it to : her dresses for the Swedish crownprincely : and the Monegask princely weddings. : : --Previous Message-- : and that in a 'recycled' Prinsjesdag dress, : mind you! : : --Previous Message-- : I think Maxima looks stunning. She did not : try : to imitate the colourful habits of the : Brunei Royals but showcased some stunning : elegance with her choice of dress and : jewels. She also let it to the Dutch Queen : to shine. HM opted for the Pearls, i had : hoped for the saphires but realise that : these pearls are just as precious and that : is why the Queen may have chosen them. : : --Previous Message-- : In this particular case there is no way but : to : go understated. Very classic choices by HM : who has opted for her pearls and HRH with : those stunning large diamonds. I fear we : will not see tiaras in Singapore so I am : already quite content with this array of O-N : jewels. : : --Previous Message-- : Indeed, I was hoping for the emerald tiara : (at : least...!) : Rather 'bleak' presentation (dress/tiara) on : HRH's part this time, especially seeing the : wonderful colourful gowns of the receiving : royal ladies ! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :