And a new red dress to go with the red colour of the order WA is wearing. I like the used o the brooch at the belt also. I like it when she uses smaller tiara's for presidential visits. The antique pearl tiara is the grandest of the smaller tiara's and it's one of my favourite pieces from the Dutch collection. I would have liked to see a piece we have never seen on her, but if it was to be a repeat this one is probably the best option. Im not a fan of the hairstyle though.
Not seen any images of Laurentien.
And i do like that Macron did some of his speech in Dutch. Not something i'd expected of a French president.
Bit of a disappointment.. but she's wearing some of the most exquisite pearls the House of Orange owns. And in her tiara one might discover a hint of a fleurs de lis motif.... especially for Emmanuel
On PPE there are photo's of Constantijn and Laurentien being at the Royal Palace this afternoon. Im not sure if they attended the lunch or were arriving for the banquet tonight.
So we might see Laurentien in a tiara again. I think Beatrix will also attend, she lives about 45 minutes away. Im not sure Margriet and Pieter will attend.
I do hope the Princess of Orange will attend, it would be fitting if the Princess of an area now part of France to attend the visit of the French president. As she is studying in Amsterdam going from the university to the Royal Palace is only a short walk or drive because she is still under extra protection.
Keep dreaming! I don't expect the princess of Orange tonight. Only QM, QB and PM
5 Dutch royal ladies attending a gala dinner? That would be the day!
Do we know if Maxima has a French order? They tend to be in red so the Mellerio ruby set could be a practical choice. I'd love to see the full set with the entire stomacher once again.
I would also love to see Queen Emma's diamond tiara with the 5 stars on top.
If the Princess of Orange attends there are several options i'd love to see her in: the diamond bandeau, the bandeau a la Grecque and the aquamarine set.
I think we can expect Beatrix to attend. It would be great to see her in the diamond fringe tiara Mabel wore for her wedding. It's one of the few pieces we've never seen on the former Queen and i think it might look good on her.
Im not sure Constantijn, Laurentien, Margriet and Pieter will attend. Potentially we could see 5 Dutch Royal ladies in tiara's. It's been a long time since we've seen that.
Time for a hommage to French jeweller Mellerio dits Meller with the Ruby Parure or for Dutch splendor with the House Diamond Parure? Amalia with the Diamond Bandeau please!
Tuesday the 11th of april and wednesday the 12th the Dutch Royal couple will receive French president and madame Macron for an official State Visit. Im hoping the situation in France won't lead to another cancellation.
It will be nice to see who'll attend the banquet. It might be the first tiara appearance of the Princess of Orange in her own country.
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