I think taking the Coronation Diamond Necklace to France was a big deal. The last time it was worn in Paris was by her mother at the élysee banquet during her state visit in 1938. And it is 32 years since the Queen last took the necklace abroad.
--Previous Message-- : I feel there was certainly a tribute to her : mother in several of the brooches HM chose : to wear. The Grapes on leaving for France, : the Turkish fringe, the ruby spray, all : having been worn by the late Q Mother. : : I think the diamond necklace fitted the : neckline of her evening gown very well, : which might have been the reason for the : choice, but you may be right Beth1. : : : --Previous Message-- : Her Majesty has given jewel lovers a feast : during her trip to France. : I am particularly taken by the fact that she : choose to wear the Coronation necklace and : earrings to the State banquet in Paris. It : is not often that HM wears these jewels, and : I suspect she does not do so to impress, : fashion wise. I suspect that her decision to : wear these jewels is a tribute to the : military personnel who took part in D-Day, a : day on which so many paid the ultimate : sacrifice. What do others think? : : : :