The Dutch and Swedish ladies are here to squeeze in the last tiara events of 2018, bless 'em.
The King and Queen of the Netherlands welcomed the President and first lady of Cape Verde to the Netherlands for a state visit on Monday, including a state banquet.
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Queen Máxima continued her recent Claes Iversen streak with this burnt orange gown for the state banquet. This is the
third time we've seen this dress and the
second time with a tiara - to be honest, it would be neither my first pick for a triple repeat nor my first pick for
one tiara appearance, let alone two. Máx clearly disagrees. Fair enough.
Anyway, she's provided ample distraction by loading herself up with the biggest diamonds worn in the most amusingly casual fashion. The
Dutch Diamond Bandeau's tossed on like an afterthought (I mean, it's a good hairdo, this is just one of those times when she really is wearing it like any old headband, which I find hilarious). And she's continuing to find new-to-her treasures in the family vault; this mega brooch with a big fat yellow diamond in the center belonged to Queen Emma. The brooch was one of Queen Emma's wedding gifts, part of a set that also included the diamond rivière that was later made into the Diamond Bandeau. It's a diamond reunion!
We also have some Bonus Beatrix, yay. Princess Beatrix wore the
Antique Pearl Tiara, a diadem I enjoy more each time we see it.
The Swedish royal family hosted the King's Dinner for Nobel laureates last night.
Meanwhile in Sweden: another killer red gown! This is a drop dead gorgeous moment for Crown Princess Victoria. She paired this fab dress with
Princess Lilian's Laurel Wreath Tiara, one of a full diamond tiara line up for the ladies on this evening. (Including Princess Christina wearing the
Six Button Tiara again, as you can see if you click through that gallery.)
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Princess Sofia's custom gown from
Valerie by Valerie Aflalo was a bit fussy for my tastes (the sleeves, I blame the sleeves). Like most things, it could have been improved by an amethyst tiara - she was already wearing the earrings, bracelet, and brooch from
Queen Josephine's Amethyst Parure. Swap out the all-diamond version of your
Emerald and Diamond Tiara while you're at it, Sofia!
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| Sara Friberg/Kungl. Hovstaterna |
Queen Silvia wore a pink Jacques Zehnder dress - itself a former Nobel ceremony selection - with a refreshing tiara choice:
the Baden Fringe. We've seen her wear it in
2016,
2017, and now 2018. (And before that, obvs, this is just a seeming renewal of enthusiasm.) No one wears it like Crown Princess Victoria does, but I must say, I enjoy seeing other takes on it. Fringes (or amethysts) for everyone!
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