Monaco Rose Ball

Posted by The Royal Watcher on March 29, 2025, 5:32 pm

Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo.

Re: Monaco Rose Ball

Posted by Hans on March 30, 2025, 12:33 pm, in reply to "Monaco Rose Ball "

The reed stomacher would be a great tiara. Previous Message Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo .

Re: Monaco Rose Ball

Posted by John R on March 31, 2025, 5:42 am, in reply to "Monaco Rose Ball "

Stunning piece of jewellery on a truly stunning woman IMHO. Caroline is the only member of the Grimaldi family who has a regal demeanour and who can actually pull off wearing grand jewels. The Reed corsage does not need to be converted into a tiara because what's the point? The last time Caroline wore a tiara must be a decade ago. Charlene doesn't wear tiaras.They do not really suit her and she doesn't mingle with royals anyway. Pity the grand jewels like the Monaco pearl tiara and the fringe necklace/tiara are never worn. Previous Message Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo .

On second thought

Posted by John R on March 31, 2025, 8:07 am, in reply to "Re: Monaco Rose Ball "

On second thought. Perhaps mounting the fringe necklace onto a tiara frame could be an option for a tiara for Charlene. Classic but modern, light and (thus) wearable. Donate the spray and ocean tiaras to a charity. Previous Message Stunning piece of jewellery on a truly stunning woman IMHO. Caroline is the only member of the Grimaldi family who has a regal demeanour and who can actually pull off wearing grand jewels. The Reed corsage does not need to be converted into a tiara because what's the point? The last time Caroline wore a tiara must be a decade ago. Charlene doesn't wear tiaras.They do not really suit her and she doesn't mingle with royals anyway. Pity the grand jewels like the Monaco pearl tiara and the fringe necklace/tiara are never worn. Previous Message Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo .

Re: On second thought

Posted by JohnPete on March 31, 2025, 8:43 am, in reply to "On second thought"

That would be great, it makes a gorgeous fringe tiara in that configuration. Previous Message On second thought. Perhaps mounting the fringe necklace onto a tiara frame could be an option for a tiara for Charlene. Classic but modern, light and (thus) wearable. Donate the spray and ocean tiaras to a charity. Previous Message Stunning piece of jewellery on a truly stunning woman IMHO. Caroline is the only member of the Grimaldi family who has a regal demeanour and who can actually pull off wearing grand jewels. The Reed corsage does not need to be converted into a tiara because what's the point? The last time Caroline wore a tiara must be a decade ago. Charlene doesn't wear tiaras.They do not really suit her and she doesn't mingle with royals anyway. Pity the grand jewels like the Monaco pearl tiara and the fringe necklace/tiara are never worn. Previous Message Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo .

Re: On second thought

Posted by Johan on March 31, 2025, 4:32 pm, in reply to "Re: On second thought"

There is also princess Gracia's small diamond tiara. That is simple in its lines and light to wear. It would suit Charlene but she seems to dislike wearing tiaras. Did she wear a tiara to another event than her wedding ball? She did wear them for photoshoots but for actual events? Previous Message That would be great, it makes a gorgeous fringe tiara in that configuration. Previous Message On second thought. Perhaps mounting the fringe necklace onto a tiara frame could be an option for a tiara for Charlene. Classic but modern, light and (thus) wearable. Donate the spray and ocean tiaras to a charity. Previous Message Stunning piece of jewellery on a truly stunning woman IMHO. Caroline is the only member of the Grimaldi family who has a regal demeanour and who can actually pull off wearing grand jewels. The Reed corsage does not need to be converted into a tiara because what's the point? The last time Caroline wore a tiara must be a decade ago. Charlene doesn't wear tiaras.They do not really suit her and she doesn't mingle with royals anyway. Pity the grand jewels like the Monaco pearl tiara and the fringe necklace/tiara are never worn. Previous Message Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo .

Re: On second thought

Posted by GertJan on April 1, 2025, 1:19 am, in reply to "Re: On second thought"

She had cancelled her visit to the netherlands during her pregnacny in 2014. There was a tiara event at Paleis het Loo Previous Message There is also princess Gracia's small diamond tiara. That is simple in its lines and light to wear. It would suit Charlene but she seems to dislike wearing tiaras. Did she wear a tiara to another event than her wedding ball? She did wear them for photoshoots but for actual events? Previous Message That would be great, it makes a gorgeous fringe tiara in that configuration. Previous Message On second thought. Perhaps mounting the fringe necklace onto a tiara frame could be an option for a tiara for Charlene. Classic but modern, light and (thus) wearable. Donate the spray and ocean tiaras to a charity. Previous Message Stunning piece of jewellery on a truly stunning woman IMHO. Caroline is the only member of the Grimaldi family who has a regal demeanour and who can actually pull off wearing grand jewels. The Reed corsage does not need to be converted into a tiara because what's the point? The last time Caroline wore a tiara must be a decade ago. Charlene doesn't wear tiaras.They do not really suit her and she doesn't mingle with royals anyway. Pity the grand jewels like the Monaco pearl tiara and the fringe necklace/tiara are never worn. Previous Message Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo .

Re: On second thought

Posted by John R on April 3, 2025, 4:02 am, in reply to "Re: On second thought"

I believe she's not very comfortable in the presence of (true) royalty. A gala in Monaco is about as far as she will venture wearing a few diamonds... If only Caroline was created Sovereign Princess..... Previous Message She had cancelled her visit to the netherlands during her pregnacny in 2014. There was a tiara event at Paleis het Loo Previous Message There is also princess Gracia's small diamond tiara. That is simple in its lines and light to wear. It would suit Charlene but she seems to dislike wearing tiaras. Did she wear a tiara to another event than her wedding ball? She did wear them for photoshoots but for actual events? Previous Message That would be great, it makes a gorgeous fringe tiara in that configuration. Previous Message On second thought. Perhaps mounting the fringe necklace onto a tiara frame could be an option for a tiara for Charlene. Classic but modern, light and (thus) wearable. Donate the spray and ocean tiaras to a charity. Previous Message Stunning piece of jewellery on a truly stunning woman IMHO. Caroline is the only member of the Grimaldi family who has a regal demeanour and who can actually pull off wearing grand jewels. The Reed corsage does not need to be converted into a tiara because what's the point? The last time Caroline wore a tiara must be a decade ago. Charlene doesn't wear tiaras.They do not really suit her and she doesn't mingle with royals anyway. Pity the grand jewels like the Monaco pearl tiara and the fringe necklace/tiara are never worn. Previous Message Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo .

Monaco/tiaras

Posted by Count75 on April 3, 2025, 7:35 pm, in reply to "Re: On second thought"

I've always wondered why the princely family doesn't own more tiaras. Previous Message She had cancelled her visit to the netherlands during her pregnacny in 2014. There was a tiara event at Paleis het Loo Previous Message There is also princess Gracia's small diamond tiara. That is simple in its lines and light to wear. It would suit Charlene but she seems to dislike wearing tiaras. Did she wear a tiara to another event than her wedding ball? She did wear them for photoshoots but for actual events? Previous Message That would be great, it makes a gorgeous fringe tiara in that configuration. Previous Message On second thought. Perhaps mounting the fringe necklace onto a tiara frame could be an option for a tiara for Charlene. Classic but modern, light and (thus) wearable. Donate the spray and ocean tiaras to a charity. Previous Message Stunning piece of jewellery on a truly stunning woman IMHO. Caroline is the only member of the Grimaldi family who has a regal demeanour and who can actually pull off wearing grand jewels. The Reed corsage does not need to be converted into a tiara because what's the point? The last time Caroline wore a tiara must be a decade ago. Charlene doesn't wear tiaras.They do not really suit her and she doesn't mingle with royals anyway. Pity the grand jewels like the Monaco pearl tiara and the fringe necklace/tiara are never worn. Previous Message Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo .

Re: Monaco/tiaras

Posted by Johan on April 4, 2025, 12:38 am, in reply to "Monaco/tiaras"

They actually have quite a few jewels that can be worn as tiaras: The diamond and pearl tiara of Princess Charlotte The diamond fringe necklace/tiara of Princess Charlotte The small diamond tiara of Princess Grace the Bains des Mer diamond and ruby tiara The modern diamond necklace/tiara of Princess Grace The sapphire necklace/tiara of Princess Caroline The diamond flowers of Princess Caroline The sapphire necklace/tiara of Princess Charlene The diamond aigrette of Princess Charlene That makes for more pieces than the Belgian Queen has for a nation that has only very few tiara-events. Previous Message I've always wondered why the princely family doesn't own more tiaras. Previous Message She had cancelled her visit to the netherlands during her pregnacny in 2014. There was a tiara event at Paleis het Loo Previous Message There is also princess Gracia's small diamond tiara. That is simple in its lines and light to wear. It would suit Charlene but she seems to dislike wearing tiaras. Did she wear a tiara to another event than her wedding ball? She did wear them for photoshoots but for actual events? Previous Message That would be great, it makes a gorgeous fringe tiara in that configuration. Previous Message On second thought. Perhaps mounting the fringe necklace onto a tiara frame could be an option for a tiara for Charlene. Classic but modern, light and (thus) wearable. Donate the spray and ocean tiaras to a charity. Previous Message Stunning piece of jewellery on a truly stunning woman IMHO. Caroline is the only member of the Grimaldi family who has a regal demeanour and who can actually pull off wearing grand jewels. The Reed corsage does not need to be converted into a tiara because what's the point? The last time Caroline wore a tiara must be a decade ago. Charlene doesn't wear tiaras.They do not really suit her and she doesn't mingle with royals anyway. Pity the grand jewels like the Monaco pearl tiara and the fringe necklace/tiara are never worn. Previous Message Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo .

Re: Monaco/tiaras

Posted by JohnPete on April 4, 2025, 12:56 am, in reply to "Monaco/tiaras"

Re: Monaco/tiaras

Posted by John R on April 4, 2025, 4:19 am, in reply to "Re: Monaco/tiaras"

Indeed but it's not entirely clear who actually owns these pieces and besides that the family doesn't have much use for these pieces (anymore) because they hardly have foreign royals as guests and don't get invited or show up to all the continental royal events. It seems they care more about wearing modern couture than antique jewels. Caroline being the notable exception. Someone like Charlene has limited knowledge and interest for the subject of antique jewellery and how to wear them. Her rather minimalistic hairdos didn't help either. Wearing the antique flowers at her wedding must have been a very traumatic experience or a one time loan from Caroline because we never saw them again. Previous Message They actually have quite a few jewels that can be worn as tiaras: The diamond and pearl tiara of Princess Charlotte The diamond fringe necklace/tiara of Princess Charlotte The small diamond tiara of Princess Grace the Bains des Mer diamond and ruby tiara The modern diamond necklace/tiara of Princess Grace The sapphire necklace/tiara of Princess Caroline The diamond flowers of Princess Caroline The sapphire necklace/tiara of Princess Charlene The diamond aigrette of Princess Charlene That makes for more pieces than the Belgian Queen has for a nation that has only very few tiara-events. Previous Message I've always wondered why the princely family doesn't own more tiaras. Previous Message She had cancelled her visit to the netherlands during her pregnacny in 2014. There was a tiara event at Paleis het Loo Previous Message There is also princess Gracia's small diamond tiara. That is simple in its lines and light to wear. It would suit Charlene but she seems to dislike wearing tiaras. Did she wear a tiara to another event than her wedding ball? She did wear them for photoshoots but for actual events? Previous Message That would be great, it makes a gorgeous fringe tiara in that configuration. Previous Message On second thought. Perhaps mounting the fringe necklace onto a tiara frame could be an option for a tiara for Charlene. Classic but modern, light and (thus) wearable. Donate the spray and ocean tiaras to a charity. Previous Message Stunning piece of jewellery on a truly stunning woman IMHO. Caroline is the only member of the Grimaldi family who has a regal demeanour and who can actually pull off wearing grand jewels. The Reed corsage does not need to be converted into a tiara because what's the point? The last time Caroline wore a tiara must be a decade ago. Charlene doesn't wear tiaras.They do not really suit her and she doesn't mingle with royals anyway. Pity the grand jewels like the Monaco pearl tiara and the fringe necklace/tiara are never worn. Previous Message Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo .

Re: Monaco/tiaras

Posted by John R on April 4, 2025, 5:05 am, in reply to "Re: Monaco/tiaras"

Perhaps its time for Monaco to embrace the practise of also wearing a tiara at Black Tie events. The Dutch Royals have been taking this approach in recent years and it keeps the dust of the collection Previous Message Well unfortunately Monaco doesn’t host or participate in state visits, because their diplomacy is handled by larger France. So that leaves them the occasional royal gathering, if the event is white tie/gala. Charlene either fails to attend, or attends bare-headed. Monaco itself has modernized their gala events to be black tie in this day and age, unlike the days of Grace and Rainier where a small modest tiara could be worn for an event. I still have hope that maybe one day we will see Charlene in either a family tiara or one that was gifted her, along with the riband of the Order of St Charles, and some gorgeous gown.

Re: Monaco/tiaras

Posted by Count75 on April 5, 2025, 11:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Monaco/tiaras"

Thank you for your reply. I should re-phrase my question...why doesn't the princess of Monaco wear more tiaras? Previous Message They actually have quite a few jewels that can be worn as tiaras: The diamond and pearl tiara of Princess Charlotte The diamond fringe necklace/tiara of Princess Charlotte The small diamond tiara of Princess Grace the Bains des Mer diamond and ruby tiara The modern diamond necklace/tiara of Princess Grace The sapphire necklace/tiara of Princess Caroline The diamond flowers of Princess Caroline The sapphire necklace/tiara of Princess Charlene The diamond aigrette of Princess Charlene That makes for more pieces than the Belgian Queen has for a nation that has only very few tiara-events. Previous Message I've always wondered why the princely family doesn't own more tiaras. Previous Message She had cancelled her visit to the netherlands during her pregnacny in 2014. There was a tiara event at Paleis het Loo Previous Message There is also princess Gracia's small diamond tiara. That is simple in its lines and light to wear. It would suit Charlene but she seems to dislike wearing tiaras. Did she wear a tiara to another event than her wedding ball? She did wear them for photoshoots but for actual events? Previous Message That would be great, it makes a gorgeous fringe tiara in that configuration. Previous Message On second thought. Perhaps mounting the fringe necklace onto a tiara frame could be an option for a tiara for Charlene. Classic but modern, light and (thus) wearable. Donate the spray and ocean tiaras to a charity. Previous Message Stunning piece of jewellery on a truly stunning woman IMHO. Caroline is the only member of the Grimaldi family who has a regal demeanour and who can actually pull off wearing grand jewels. The Reed corsage does not need to be converted into a tiara because what's the point? The last time Caroline wore a tiara must be a decade ago. Charlene doesn't wear tiaras.They do not really suit her and she doesn't mingle with royals anyway. Pity the grand jewels like the Monaco pearl tiara and the fringe necklace/tiara are never worn. Previous Message Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo .

Re: Monaco/tiaras

Posted by Johan on April 6, 2025, 12:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Monaco/tiaras"

They don't really do tiara events. The Rose ball used to be a tiara event but became a pure black tie and evening dress event but no big jewels. The only real State Visit they used to do was to France and we just saw what the French Republic these days considers to be a State dinner (and yes I totally disapprove of their choice and think for a country that invented etiquette and grand dinners the current shambles is a disgrace). Besides these two reasons Charlene herself does not seem to be very interested in wearing a tiara. On the rare occasions she could wear one she opts not to do so. Previous Message Thank you for your reply. I should re-phrase my question...why doesn't the princess of Monaco wear more tiaras? Previous Message They actually have quite a few jewels that can be worn as tiaras: The diamond and pearl tiara of Princess Charlotte The diamond fringe necklace/tiara of Princess Charlotte The small diamond tiara of Princess Grace the Bains des Mer diamond and ruby tiara The modern diamond necklace/tiara of Princess Grace The sapphire necklace/tiara of Princess Caroline The diamond flowers of Princess Caroline The sapphire necklace/tiara of Princess Charlene The diamond aigrette of Princess Charlene That makes for more pieces than the Belgian Queen has for a nation that has only very few tiara-events. Previous Message I've always wondered why the princely family doesn't own more tiaras. Previous Message She had cancelled her visit to the netherlands during her pregnacny in 2014. There was a tiara event at Paleis het Loo Previous Message There is also princess Gracia's small diamond tiara. That is simple in its lines and light to wear. It would suit Charlene but she seems to dislike wearing tiaras. Did she wear a tiara to another event than her wedding ball? She did wear them for photoshoots but for actual events? Previous Message That would be great, it makes a gorgeous fringe tiara in that configuration. Previous Message On second thought. Perhaps mounting the fringe necklace onto a tiara frame could be an option for a tiara for Charlene. Classic but modern, light and (thus) wearable. Donate the spray and ocean tiaras to a charity. Previous Message Stunning piece of jewellery on a truly stunning woman IMHO. Caroline is the only member of the Grimaldi family who has a regal demeanour and who can actually pull off wearing grand jewels. The Reed corsage does not need to be converted into a tiara because what's the point? The last time Caroline wore a tiara must be a decade ago. Charlene doesn't wear tiaras.They do not really suit her and she doesn't mingle with royals anyway. Pity the grand jewels like the Monaco pearl tiara and the fringe necklace/tiara are never worn. Previous Message Princess Caroline of Hanover is wearing her Chaumet Reed Stomacher with Princess Charlotte’s Diamond Earrings and Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet at this year’s ‘Sunset Ball de la Rose’ in Monte Carlo .