Have they ever replaced the fish scale pearls and foil-backed glass stones? Or, is the regalia still made of those materials?
Of course the Dutch sovereign is not crowned, but do you suppose Queen Beatrix could have ever had a private moment with the regalia where she could handle them? Perhaps even try it on? I don't think the crown looks too large to wear, unlike the Spanish crown which is a massive symbolic prop.
--Previous Message-- : Hehe... that took a while to download on my : tablet.... : : An extremely sharp picture. I even see dust : on the crown and there is some polish left : in the fleurons.... : : I see the royal banner is restored, on the : old picture below the banner was clearly in : need of restoration. : : :