I agree that the mantle is in a female style. I thought it would have looked better with an ermine cape as often worn by men. But if it so old and decrepit then perhaps it had better be simply draped somewhere next time.
--Previous Message-- : Okay, now you say it. We are all human, the : mistakes were not disastrous. My only : complaint was the old ermine mantle which : looked ridiculous. On beforehand I did send : a picture to the Royal House Services of : King Carl XVI Gustaf with his ermine mantle : draped on the throne and suggested the King : would do the same. : : The response was that the Royal House : Service was thankful for the input and would : bring the recommendation into consideration. : Sadly, for sime mysterious reasons, the King : decided to wear the old, stiff and too : feminine mantle. I hope in thirtysomething : years Queen Catharina-Amalia will decide : that the ermine is so old that it can only : be laid on the throne, at best. : : The Queen, wearing the Mellerio Sapphire : Diadem in adapted version compensated more : than enough.