OT: For Beth Archived Message
Posted by karenl on December 9, 2015, 11:42 pm, in reply to "Re: White Queens - and new a White Princess"
Here is a little more info per Wikipedia. I know I know, it's Wiki, but it helps. There is also one of the photos that has been posted in this thread. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privil%C3%A8ge_du_blanc --Previous Message-- : I have never fully understood the intricacies : of the convention. : : Other, presumably royal ladies, in the train : of Queen Elena for her visit to the Vatican : in 1929 also wore white plus jewels. : : : This was again the situation for the visit : made by Queen Marie Jose prior to her : marriage in 1930. At the time she was still : a Belgian Princess. : : : : Sadly, for those who like to see tiaras and : grand jewels, I suspect royal ladies are : unlikely to appear in these at the Vatican : in the near future. : : Brooches and pearls will probably be the : most interesting jewels worn. : : : : Still, Queen Maxima might indulge us with a : fabulous combination of different pearls, : earrings and bracelets. : : :
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