Posted by Sal on February 2, 2014, 5:37 am, in reply to "Sapphire bow brooch"
I know it's hard for some of us to accept but she is the queen after all so it is logical she will wear the grandest pieces...
--Previous Message-- : " I am surprised by the choice to let it : re-appear after more than three decades : during a tribute. I mean: this awesome piece : was not worn during a grand stately event : but during a mass event in : Rotterdam...." : : Fully agree here, the focuss was on Beatrix : and her 33 years of reign. : To let this priceless heirloom re-appear one : might have opted for a more official : occasion where the new Royal Couple were the : centre of attention ! : Not even Queen Beatrix' sisters were using : eye-catchers for this event .... : : : : : : :