Perhaps one day we will see Queen Maxima's dress without the cape when we will be able to fully assess those sleeves.
--Previous Message-- : I agree with your view. The Queen's gown was : stunning but I had expected something more : stately, more stiff and exquisite fabrics, : gloves, etc. This was no 'robe' in my : optinion. I also found it a pity that the : King wore the ermine. When he delivered his : speech, the ermine looked really beautiful. : But when he stood up and/or walked, it was : really so out of modern time and was no nice : match with the civil wear, in my personal : opinion. : : I preferred Johan's suggestion to do it à la : Sweden: to drape the ermine on the throne. : For the rest it were three unexpectedly : glittering days. : : :