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| The magnificent Stuart Tiara |
Traditionally, the Consort has no role during the actual ceremony apart from sitting on a throne next to the Monarch. However, I am quite certain the new Queen will do her best to sparkle on the day, without overshadowing the King.
The Dutch Royal House has a great number of historic jewels and Maxima has had a good use of them, having worn no less tan fifteen tiaras since her marriage in 2002. So which one will she choose? The magnificent Stuart Tiara which hasn't been seen in ages? The Pearl Button Tiara which Queen Beatrix wore for her own inauguration? One of the Mellerio Tiaras? The Wurttemberg Tiara? The possibilities are aplenty but thankfully not endless.
The likely ones:
- Stuart Tiara
- Diamond Bandeau
- Mellerio Ruby Tiara
- Wurttemberg Pearl Tiara
- Mellerio Sapphire tiara (larger form)
- Pearl Button tiara (with pearls)
- Peacock Ruby tiara
- Antique Pearl Tiara (full version)
- Dutch Emerald Tiara (with emeralds)
- Mellerio Sapphire tiara (diamond setting)
- Queen Emma’s Diamond Tiara (all-diamond)
- Queen Emma’s Diamond Tiara (ruby and diamond)
The outsiders:
- Ears of Wheat Tiara
- Laurel Wreath Tiara
- Pearl Button tiara (with stars)
- Dutch Emerald Tiara (with pearls)
- Queen Juliana’s Aquamarine Tiara
- Antique Pearl Tiara (smaller version)
- Queen Wilhelmina's Diamond Haircomb
Over the next week, I will write about these tiaras individually. Some have already been covered and as more are written about, I’ll add them to this post so that you can always find them without difficulty.
Personally, I'm really, really rooting for the Stuart Tiara (the entire parure, really); if someone can pull it off nowadays, it's Maxima. How magnificent would Queen Maxima look in it? But if one of the “outsiders” makes an appearance, I’ll probably sulk for the whole day. Maybe even week.
Tiaras already covered:
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