Dutch Laurel Wreath Tiara
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The Dutch Laurel Wreath Tiara

The Dutch Laurel Wreath Tiara is one of the oldest pieces in the royal collection. Embed from Getty Images However, it is unclear when exactly it came into the family. One theory states that it originally belonged to Princess Louise, the sister of King William I of the Netherlands. Another theory suggests that it was [read more]

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Beatrix of the Netherlands

Royal Wedding Recollections – Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands & Claus van Amsberg

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]