Re: What events can we look forward to in the Netherlands Archived Message
Posted by John R on January 28, 2013, 9:04 pm, in reply to "Re: What events can we look forward to in the Netherlands"
I am looking forward to seeing changes in some of the old traditions but it is now said the new King will not wear his uniform, which I find rather a pity. I find it hard to picture the King in tails and carrying this mantle as it is not very long and was re-tailored a few times already - for women. I would opt for a uniform and a mantle draped on the old throne of Willem II or III. As for Maxima? I think she will opt for a hair ornament or indeed a tiara. She likes to stand out in the crowd and this would not be an exception. An evening appearance of the Stuart Tiara or even the full parure would cause a mass hysteria on this board! --Previous Message-- : I suspect the ladies dress code will be as for : Prinsjesdag, long dresses (not gowns) with : hats and orders. I would love to see Maxima : in a tiara but it is the king's day, so : perhaps she will also don the hat and dress : attire. I am most curious if King : Willem-Alexander will wear the ermine mantle : or if it will be draped on the throne like : King Carl Gustav in Sweden. : : --Previous Message-- : : Their will be two ceremonies on april 30th. : In the morning there will be a ceremony in : the palace (most likely in the Moseshall) : where the Queen in the presence of members : of the Royal House and the ministers and : underministers will sign her bill of : abdication. : This will be followed (if the procedures of : 1948 and 1980 are an example) by a : presentation the balcony. Here the abdicated : monarch will present the Dutch nation their : new sovereign. : : In the afternoon the inauguration will take : place in Amsterdam (this is required by the : constitution so no other location is : possible). By tradition the ceremony will : take place in the building known as the new : Church. This former church (now it's no : longer a house of worship but an exhibition : hall) has been the location of the : swearing-in ceremonies of sovereign prince : Willem I (he was sworn in as King at the : Royal Square in Brussels), King Willem II, : King Willem III, Queen Wilhelmina, Queen : Juliana and Queen Beatrix. : : This ceremony is one where the monarch wears : the ermine line mantle of state. The crown, : sceptre, orb, sword of state and : constitution are on a table in front of the : monarch. Going by the tradition women of the : family are in long gowns and wear their : orders. Maxima might be wearing a tiara, but : it is in no way certain. Other women of the : Royal House might wear a tiara but could : also be attending with headpieces or hats : (as was done in 1980 and 1948). : In the evening there will be a special : programm. The contence and the dresscode for : that event is unknown. Im hoping for a white : tie event with Queen Maxima wearing the : Stuart Parure. : --Previous Message-- : With the nejs from Queen Beatrice. : What will be the first state visits. : Belgium, luxemburg. : What kind of ceremony Will we see? : : : : : : :
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