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Posted by Hans
on March 31, 2026, 2:42 pm, in reply to "Re: Belgian State Visit to Norway - CP Mette-Marit's pearl and diamond brooch"
Was the original tiara not topped with turquoises?
Perhaps with the turquoises wich belonged original to the turquoise necklace now worn by princess Astrid. 
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Other pieces who have been returned are a pair of earrings and the diamond riviere which was given to Princess Ingrid Alexandra and worn by her and her mother Previous Message
Does anyone have an overview or list of items that have resurfaced on members of the Royal Norweigian House after the death of Princess Ragnhild?
We have seen the Button Tiara and now this brooch.
What more? Previous Message
Mette-Marit has been wearing the brooch sevral times recently. Probalby the first tiome at the funeral of Pope Francis (there was a pearl looking peaking under her hair, the rest was hidden) and the at the National Day and a few other Events. Previous Message
Although it had been announced that she would not take part to the Belgian State visit, due to her poor health condition (and possibly other reasons...), Crown Princess Mette-Marit made an unexpected appearance for the welcoming ceremony of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, on 24th March, at Oslo Royal Palace.
She wore on that occasion a diamond brooch with a pearl drop which had frequently been worn by Princess Ragnhild during her lifetime, and which seems to have returned to the main line after Princess Ragnhild's passing.
I had never seen a good picture of this brooch, but it looks lovely - with a typical style of mid/late-19th century jewellery.
Is the origin of this brooch known?
Here the brooch worn by Princess Ragnhild in the 1980s (Queen Beatrix's State visit to Norway) and in 1991 (Crown Prince Haakon's 18th birthday gala):
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