Posted by Lucas on April 16, 2013, 3:01 pm, in reply to "Re: Henri M"
That doesn't quite count, doesn't it? The diadem of the provinces was going to be Fabiola's anyway, as it is only worn by the queen and that's why Paola now has it.
The crown from Franco is obviously not a Belgian gift.
--Previous Message-- : Paola received the diamond art-deco bandeau : from King Leopold III. : : Fabiola received the diademe of the : provinces from King Leopold III. : : Fabiola received an enormous gift, the : diamond crown from the Spanish head of : state. : : I don't know if both ladies received jewels : from the nobility of Spain/Italy or from the : Italian/Spanish people. But it sounds : logical that they received some jewels. : Remember the huge amount of jewels of Queen : Fabiola wich has not been seen since years! : : :