Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid

Posted by Hans on August 2, 2023, 11:27 am

Wich tiara was worn by Princess margaretha of Bourbon-Parma, born of Denmark? Could it be the base of the Stockholm Tiara?

Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid

Posted by Knightship on August 2, 2023, 1:34 pm, in reply to "Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid"

An interesting theory, Hans. The size looks similar - if only we had a better close-up of Princess Margaret’s bandeau. I don’t know if the fleur-de-lis in Margaret’s own wedding gift tiara could be removed, but the tiara frame looks smaller than the bandeau she wore in 1926. Previous Message Wich tiara was worn by Princess margaretha of Bourbon-Parma, born of Denmark? Could it be the base of the Stockholm Tiara?

Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid

Posted by Hans on August 2, 2023, 2:21 pm, in reply to "Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid"

I have a better photo @ home, that is for me the reason why I was thinking it could be a match. The wedding bandeau of princess margareth of Bourbon-Parma was smaller…. What I also never understood… why didn’t Märtha wore the Boucheron circle tiara instead of borrowing the swedish turquoise flower bandeau? Fashion? Or? All those loaned tiaras…. Strange! Previous Message An interesting theory, Hans. The size looks similar - if only we had a better close-up of Princess Margaret’s bandeau. I don’t know if the fleur-de-lis in Margaret’s own wedding gift tiara could be removed, but the tiara frame looks smaller than the bandeau she wore in 1926. Previous Message Wich tiara was worn by Princess margaretha of Bourbon-Parma, born of Denmark? Could it be the base of the Stockholm Tiara?

Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid

Posted by Knightship on August 2, 2023, 2:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid"

The bandeau was clearly very in vogue in the 1920s The criss-crossing loans of tiaras between the Royal Houses were rather impressive, but the family ties were closer then. Previous Message I have a better photo @ home, that is for me the reason why I was thinking it could be a match. The wedding bandeau of princess margareth of Bourbon-Parma was smaller…. What I also never understood… why didn’t Märtha wore the Boucheron circle tiara instead of borrowing the swedish turquoise flower bandeau? Fashion? Or? All those loaned tiaras…. Strange! Previous Message An interesting theory, Hans. The size looks similar - if only we had a better close-up of Princess Margaret’s bandeau. I don’t know if the fleur-de-lis in Margaret’s own wedding gift tiara could be removed, but the tiara frame looks smaller than the bandeau she wore in 1926. Previous Message Wich tiara was worn by Princess margaretha of Bourbon-Parma, born of Denmark? Could it be the base of the Stockholm Tiara?

Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid

Posted by Hans on August 2, 2023, 3:00 pm, in reply to "Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid"

Indeed, very close ties…. All cousins in the end! The bracelet bandeau of Ingrid is very cute! Previous Message The bandeau was clearly very in vogue in the 1920s The criss-crossing loans of tiaras between the Royal Houses were rather impressive, but the family ties were closer then. Previous Message I have a better photo @ home, that is for me the reason why I was thinking it could be a match. The wedding bandeau of princess margareth of Bourbon-Parma was smaller…. What I also never understood… why didn’t Märtha wore the Boucheron circle tiara instead of borrowing the swedish turquoise flower bandeau? Fashion? Or? All those loaned tiaras…. Strange! Previous Message An interesting theory, Hans. The size looks similar - if only we had a better close-up of Princess Margaret’s bandeau. I don’t know if the fleur-de-lis in Margaret’s own wedding gift tiara could be removed, but the tiara frame looks smaller than the bandeau she wore in 1926. Previous Message Wich tiara was worn by Princess margaretha of Bourbon-Parma, born of Denmark? Could it be the base of the Stockholm Tiara?

Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid

Posted by Maria Olivia on August 2, 2023, 3:37 pm, in reply to "Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid"

Princess Astrid did not like the Stockholm tiara, she wore only the upper pearl part as brooch Princess Astrid did not like the Belgian wedding present with 11 diamonds of 10 carats , she added arches. Princess Margaretha of Denmark did not have a lot of jewels.This tiara is hers. On the Weddding picture her sister in law Princess Axel of Denmark wore Princess Marie's loop tiara. Previous Message Indeed, very close ties…. All cousins in the end! The bracelet bandeau of Ingrid is very cute! Previous Message The bandeau was clearly very in vogue in the 1920s The criss-crossing loans of tiaras between the Royal Houses were rather impressive, but the family ties were closer then. Previous Message I have a better photo @ home, that is for me the reason why I was thinking it could be a match. The wedding bandeau of princess margareth of Bourbon-Parma was smaller…. What I also never understood… why didn’t Märtha wore the Boucheron circle tiara instead of borrowing the swedish turquoise flower bandeau? Fashion? Or? All those loaned tiaras…. Strange! Previous Message An interesting theory, Hans. The size looks similar - if only we had a better close-up of Princess Margaret’s bandeau. I don’t know if the fleur-de-lis in Margaret’s own wedding gift tiara could be removed, but the tiara frame looks smaller than the bandeau she wore in 1926. Previous Message Wich tiara was worn by Princess margaretha of Bourbon-Parma, born of Denmark? Could it be the base of the Stockholm Tiara?

Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid

Posted by Kongetro on August 3, 2023, 5:31 am, in reply to "Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid"

Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid

Posted by Stig on August 3, 2023, 10:38 am, in reply to "Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid"

Previous Message Also, to me it looks like there is a darker central motif / gem compared to only white diamonds. Indeed, as seen in this slightly better picture:

Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid

Posted by Kongetro on August 3, 2023, 12:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid"

Excellent! Previous Message Previous Message Also, to me it looks like there is a darker central motif / gem compared to only white diamonds. Indeed, as seen in this slightly better picture: Kongetro To visit my website Regal Events use this link: https://regalevents913271078.wordpress.com/

Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid

Posted by joye on August 4, 2023, 3:54 am, in reply to "Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid"

I am reminded of a a amusing story told I think by Queen Anne of Romania, about her mother Princess Margaretha w hile working in a hat shop, in USA. The Crown Princess Martha of Norway came into the shop, wearing a hat, which she removed while trying various shop hats. Another customer, tried on the Crown Princess es hat and Princess Margaretha promply sold the hat, fully knowing it was the Crown Princesses hat. Previous Message Previous Message Also, to me it looks like there is a darker central motif / gem compared to only white diamonds. Indeed, as seen in this slightly better picture:

Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid

Posted by JohnPete on August 4, 2023, 7:21 am, in reply to "Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid"

I hope it was a fun joke between the two cousins, and not done from spite? Previous Message I am reminded of a a amusing story told I think by Queen Anne of Romania, about her mother Princess Margaretha w hile working in a hat shop, in USA. The Crown Princess Martha of Norway came into the shop, wearing a hat, which she removed while trying various shop hats. Another customer, tried on the Crown Princess es hat and Princess Margaretha promply sold the hat, fully knowing it was the Crown Princesses hat. Previous Message Previous Message Also, to me it looks like there is a darker central motif / gem compared to only white diamonds. Indeed, as seen in this slightly better picture:

Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid

Posted by Hans on August 4, 2023, 8:20 am, in reply to "Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid"

Princess Margaretha of Bourbon-Parma always looked a very kind person to me…. A nice lovely lady. Wonderfull story btw!! ❤️ Previous Message I hope it was a fun joke between the two cousins, and not done from spite? Previous Message I am reminded of a a amusing story told I think by Queen Anne of Romania, about her mother Princess Margaretha w hile working in a hat shop, in USA. The Crown Princess Martha of Norway came into the shop, wearing a hat, which she removed while trying various shop hats. Another customer, tried on the Crown Princess es hat and Princess Margaretha promply sold the hat, fully knowing it was the Crown Princesses hat. Previous Message Previous Message Also, to me it looks like there is a darker central motif / gem compared to only white diamonds. Indeed, as seen in this slightly better picture:

Margareth of Bourbon-Parma and Princess Viggo

Posted by Hans on August 4, 2023, 8:29 am, in reply to "Re: Bourbon-Parma tiara @ wedding Queen Astrid"

Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds

Posted by Knightship on August 5, 2023, 5:30 am, in reply to "Margareth of Bourbon-Parma and Princess Viggo"

Her daughter in law Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma (nee Comtesse Birgit Holstein-Ledreborg) wore a diamond tiara to King Haakon’s 80th birthday in 1952. Is it a Bourbon-Parma tiara, or are the diamonds from Birgit’s family? Previous Message Any idea how the relationship between Princess Viggo and Princess Margaretha was? Viggo had a bunch of tiaras but never loaned one to Margaretha I think…

Re: Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds

Posted by Glenn on August 5, 2023, 5:52 am, in reply to "Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds"

Re: Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds

Posted by Knightship on August 5, 2023, 6:02 am, in reply to "Re: Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds"

This was the Government’s gala dinner at Akershus Castle, Princess Jacques sat next to CP Olav. Yes, she wore a tiara with large diamond solitaires. King Haakon sat between Queen Alexandrine and Princess Ingeborg. Previous Message The Princess did get a very prominent place - next to the host. I am not sure that we see a tiara with a row of (large) diamond solitaires.

Re: Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds

Posted by Glenn on August 5, 2023, 6:30 am, in reply to "Re: Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds"

Re: Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds

Posted by Knightship on August 5, 2023, 7:08 am, in reply to "Re: Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds"

No, but they look like diamonds to me. Case closed if they are paste. I asked because I wondered if anyone knew something about it. Previous Message Do you positively know that they were diamonds?

Re: Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds

Posted by Glenn on August 5, 2023, 8:04 am, in reply to "Re: Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds"

Re: Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds

Posted by Johan on August 5, 2023, 10:40 am, in reply to "Re: Princess Jacques of Bourbon-Parma’s diamonds"

There are portraits of Princess Louise of Prussia, Princess Frederik of the Netherlands, wearing a tiara like that. Her oldest daughter Louise of the Netherlands was the mother of Louisa Bernadotte, wife of Frederik VIII of Denmark. So it may have been a loan from one of Louisa Bernadottes descendants. Louise of Prussia was the original owner of the Pearl tiara in the Danish collection. Previous Message It is hard to determine from a black and white photo what the stones could be. They could also be aquamarines, light yellow or white topazes, zirconias etc Somehow I doubt that the Danish branch of the Bourbon-Parma or the Holstein-Ledreborg family would own a band of big diamonds like that.