Dutch Royal Jewels worn by minor RF membersArchived Message
Posted by Carlo on July 11, 2013, 7:22 pm
I know that it has already been said, but in my opinion, I do not agree with the excessive generosity shown since the time of Queen Juliana, and then by her daughter, now Princess Beatrix, to allow the younger and minor members of the RF to wear too important jewels from the Royal collections. Looking at the photos in the fantastic web site on the Dutch Royal jewels, I saw Princess Irene's daughter, or daughter-in-law, wearing important brooches or other jewels, also worn by the Queen herself. In other words, in my opinion there are not enough jewels worn exclusively by the reigning Queen, or now Queen consort. I mean, really, the jewel collection is so vast that I cannot see jewels from the emeralds parure or Peacock ruby set worn by the Bourbon-Parme princesses. Or important diamonds stomachers worn by Princesses Laurentien or Mabel. Maybe I compare too much the Dutch Queen with QEII, who does not give away easily her jewels, except some items lent to the Countess of Wessex when she attends Royal ceremonies with her husband, representing the Queen. As I said, this is only my opinion.