Queen Wilhelmina’s wedding gift tiara was part of a parure presented to her on the occasion of her wedding to Prince Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The diamond and sapphire tiara was made around 1900 by Vita Israel and Hoeting, a Dutch company. The parure consisted of the tiara, a necklace and two bracelets. In total, it [read more]
The future Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands married Claus von Amsberg on 10 March 1966. Their engagement was announced by Beatrix’s parents, Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard, on 28 June 1965. Many Dutch people did not agree with Princess Beatrix marrying a German, with memories of the Second World War still fresh in their minds. [read more]
The Wurttemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara is thought to be a remodelled tiara from the collection of Sophie of Wurttemberg but this has not been confirmed. Nevertheless, this is where the name originates from. Embed from Getty Images It was created for Queen Wilhelmina in 1897 and is set with diamonds, round and pear-shaped pearls. She [read more]
Queen Emma’s Diamond Tiara was made for Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont and gifted by her husband, King William III of the Netherlands to her in 1890. However, it arrived shortly after his death. It was made by Royal Begeer and features a trio of harp designs with diamond rosette-style clusters made from silver and [read more]
What was meant to be a lovely day turned into a nightmare. On Queen’s Day 2009, a man drove his car through the celebrating crowds towards the bus carrying the Dutch Royal Family – killing seven people and eventually himself. The royal family celebrated the day in Apeldoorn. As the open-top bus made its last [read more]
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands reigned as Queen of the Netherlands between 1980 and 2013 and reverted to using the title of Princess after abdicating in her eldest son’s favour. The Stedelijk Museum in Vianen has taken the occasion of their 50th anniversary to host an exhibition of portraits of the former Queen. Most of [read more]
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