State visits Sweden and Spain

Posted by Torkel on May 3, 2023, 11:45 am

Stats banquet in Tallin

Posted by Torkel on May 3, 2023, 11:46 am, in reply to "State visits Sweden and Spain"

The President of Estonia, HE Alar Karis, and his wife Sirje Karis, hosted a state banquet in Tallin last night, dress code white-tie. Queen Silvia was wearing the ruby tiara, a ruby and diamond brooch, and a diamond riviere Photo : Pontus Lundahl/TT The President and his wife have both received Swedish decorations

State banquet in Madrid

Posted by Torkel on May 3, 2023, 2:24 pm, in reply to "State visits Sweden and Spain"

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain tonight (May 3) gave a banquet at the Palacio Real in Madrid for the President of Colombia HE Gustavo Petro and his wife Veronica Alcocer Photo: GTRES Queen Letizia is wearing a diamond flower tiara, and a diamond bow brooch

Re: State banquet in Tallin

Posted by Kongetro on May 4, 2023, 1:50 am, in reply to "Stats banquet in Tallin"

The Queen looked lovely and it was very nice to see another rare outing of the ruby tiara. It was also exciting to see that the Sash of the Order of the Polar Star has now reverted back to the original black colour as seen worn by Mrs Karis and a few other guests at the banquet. The Swedish Royal Couple didn't let us down even on the second day of the State Visit, when they hosted the second white-tie banquet during their short stay in Estonia in honour of their hosts: Kongetro To visit my website Regal Events use this link: https://regalevents913271078.wordpress.com/

Re: State banquet in Madrid

Posted by John R on May 4, 2023, 10:30 am, in reply to "State banquet in Madrid"

The Queen wears the floral tiara quite vertically, as a headband with her long loose hair. Not the best look IMHO especially when over 50. Maxima also has this (annoying) habit. With short hair a tiara works but with long hair it just does not seem right. Right? Previous Message King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain tonight (May 3) gave a banquet at the Palacio Real in Madrid for the President of Colombia HE Gustavo Petro and his wife Veronica Alcocer Photo: GTRES Queen Letizia is wearing a diamond flower tiara, and a diamond bow brooch

Re: State banquet in Madrid

Posted by Johan on May 4, 2023, 11:28 am, in reply to "Re: State banquet in Madrid"

I think it depends on the wearer and how the diadem is worn. But hair loose and a diadem often end up looking like a pageant queen. Princess Madeleine of Sweden is an example who looked good with the amethyst tiara and loose hair. On young princesses it can look alright though my personal preference would be an up do. Loose long hair has the image of a young woman's hairstyle so whenever the lady is clearly no longer a young girl it is considered as mouton dressed as lamb. In Letizia's case the placement of the jewel makes it look a bit odd. A pity because this tiara normally really suits the Queen of Spain. Previous Message The Queen wears the floral tiara quite vertically, as a headband with her long loose hair. Not the best look IMHO especially when over 50. Maxima also has this (annoying) habit. With short hair a tiara works but with long hair it just does not seem right. Right? Previous Message King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain tonight (May 3) gave a banquet at the Palacio Real in Madrid for the President of Colombia HE Gustavo Petro and his wife Veronica Alcocer Photo: GTRES Queen Letizia is wearing a diamond flower tiara, and a diamond bow brooch

Re: State banquet in Madrid

Posted by Maureen on May 4, 2023, 3:15 pm, in reply to "Re: State banquet in Madrid"

I agree. I think the most successful attempt at loose hair and vertical tiara was when Mary Donaldson wore the Danish ruby tiara on the Eve of her wedding. The Danish tiara is also very large and substantial even worn vertically. The Spanish floral tiara is very beautiful and delicate, when worn vertically, it doesn’t show as well. Previous Message The Queen wears the floral tiara quite vertically, as a headband with her long loose hair. Not the best look IMHO especially when over 50. Maxima also has this (annoying) habit. With short hair a tiara works but with long hair it just does not seem right. Right? Previous Message King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain tonight (May 3) gave a banquet at the Palacio Real in Madrid for the President of Colombia HE Gustavo Petro and his wife Veronica Alcocer Photo: GTRES Queen Letizia is wearing a diamond flower tiara, and a diamond bow brooch