Posted by Henri M on January 21, 2014, 11:03 am, in reply to "Re: Yes its a ruby"
The King was given the Grand Croix de la Légion d'Honneur and Queen Máxima the Grand Croix de l'Ordre national du Mérite. The President was given the Grootkruis in de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw.
Very strange that during "just" an official visit these Orders are exchanged. I think I don't like it. Better during real State Visits and with the Orders worn in all glanz und gloria.